§707-702.5 - Negligent homicide in the first degree. - Hawaii Statutes

     [§707-702.5]  Negligent homicide in the first degree.  (1)  A person is guilty of the offense of negligent homicide in the first degree if that person causes the death of another person by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

     (2)  Negligent homicide in the first degree is a class B felony. [L 1988, c 292, pt of §1]

 

COMMENTARY ON §707-702.5

 

  Act 292, Session Laws 1988, added this section to redefine negligent homicide in the first degree.  The legislature felt that stronger measures were needed to protect the public and to deter those who negligently operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, which results in bodily injury or death to others.  Senate Conference Committee Report No. 278, House Conference Committee Report No. 105-88.