Florida § 782.071 - Vehicular homicide.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 782.071 — Vehicular homicide., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 782.071. Vehicular homicide.
“Vehicular homicide” is the killing of a human being, or the killing of an unborn child by any injury to the mother, caused by the operation of a motor vehicle by another in a reckless manner likely to cause the death of, or great bodily harm to, another. (1) Vehicular homicide is: (a) A felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. (b) A felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, if: 1. At the time of the accident, the person knew, or should have known, that the accident occurred; and 2. The person failed to give information and render aid as required by s. 316.062. This paragraph does not require that the person knew that the accident resulted in injury or death. (c) A felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, if the person has a prior conviction under this section, s. 316.193(3)(c)3., s. 327.35(3)(a)3.c., or s. 782.072. (2) For purposes of this section, the term “unborn child” has the same meaning as provided in s. 775.021(5). (3) A right of action for civil damages shall exist under s. 768.19, under all circumstances, for all deaths described in this section. (4) In addition to any other punishment, the court may order the person to serve 120 community service hours in a trauma center or hospital that regularly receives victims of vehicle accidents, under the supervision of a registered nurse, an emergency room physician, or an emergency medical technician pursuant to a voluntary community service program operated by the trauma center or hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 782.071
What does Florida Statutes § 782.071 cover?
Section 782.071 ("Vehicular homicide.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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