Penalties when DUI results in Death of Another

Penalties when DUI results in Death of Another

Penalties for DUI and killing another

Second Degree “Watson Murder”:

Imprisonment in state prison 15 years to Life and fines up to $10,000.

Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated:

Imprisonment in the state prison for 4, 6, or 10 years and fines up to $10,000.

Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated:

Imprisonment in the county jail for up to 1 year, or imprisonment in the state prison for 16 months, 2, or 4 years and fines up to $10,000.