Pennsylvania § 2504 - Involuntary manslaughter.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2504 — Involuntary manslaughter., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2504. Involuntary manslaughter.
(a) General rule.--A person is guilty of involuntary manslaughter when as a direct result of the doing of an unlawful act in a reckless or grossly negligent manner, or the doing of a lawful act in a reckless or grossly negligent manner, he causes the death of another person.
(b) Grading.--Involuntary manslaughter is a misdemeanor of the first degree. Where the victim is under 12 years of age and is in the care, custody or control of the person who caused the death, involuntary manslaughter is a felony of the second degree.
(July 6, 1995, P.L.251, No.31, eff. 60 days)
Cross References. Section 2504 is referred to in sections 2711, 6105 of this title; section 1611 of Title 75 (Vehicles).
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 2504
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2504 cover?
Section 2504 ("Involuntary manslaughter.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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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