1.14. Vehicular Murder

• A person who, while operating a horse/carriage in a severely reckless and deliberate manner, causes someone's death.

• A person who while Evading Peace Officers in a horse/carriage , directly or indirectly causes someone's death.

- Penal Code 1.14 is a felony punishable by no more than 45 months imprisonment and no more than a fine of $750.

- If occurring by accident, negligence, or in the heat of passion, the perpetrator shall receive the minimum sentence.

NOTES:

Vehicular Murder is only applicable if the individual driving the horse/carriage would have been reasonably aware of the fact that their driving, either due to its criminal intent (eluding police) or reckless nature, could feasibly cause great bodily injury or death to someone.