Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article

Md. Code, Crim. Law § 2-504: - 11 - (a) A person may not cause the death of another as a result of the person’s negligently driving, operating, or controlling a motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by alcohol

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits a felony by negligently causing another's death while driving or operating a motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by alcohol. Penalties range from up to 3 years imprisonment for a first offense, or up to 5 years for repeat offenders.

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