Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses
Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-36.1: Certain conduct punishable as involuntary manslaughter
What this law says, in plain English
Driving under the influence and unintentionally causing another's death constitutes involuntary manslaughter. Aggravated involuntary manslaughter applies when conduct shows reckless disregard for human life, punishable by 1–20 years imprisonment.
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