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What is negligent homicide?

Negligent homicide is a criminal charge against a person who unintentionally allows another person to die through criminal negligence. For example, if a person is texting while driving a car and hits and kills another person, the action is considered a negligent operation. Negligent homicide isn’t considered a felony, but state laws vary and you can face up to 10 years in prison for negligent homicide.

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Rachel Bodine graduated from college with a BA in English. She has since worked as a Feature Writer in the insurance industry and gained a deep knowledge of state and countrywide insurance laws and rates. Her research and writing focus on helping readers understand their insurance coverage and how to find savings. Her expert advice on insurance has been featured on sites like PhotoEnforced, All...

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James Williams III

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Lead partner at Burnett & Williams, Jim Williams is a summa cum laude graduate of George Mason University School of Law. He began his legal career as a law clerk for a US District Court Judge. He later was a litigator for Progressive Insurance where he gained extensive experience as a trial attorney. With Progressive he quickly learned the complexities of insurance law and how the defense side...

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