South Carolina Statutes

§ 16-3-60 — Involuntary manslaughter; "criminal negligence" defined.

South Carolina·Title 16 CRIMES AND OFFENSES·Ch. 3 OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON
With regard to the crime of involuntary manslaughter, criminal negligence is defined as the reckless disregard of the safety of others. A person charged with the crime of involuntary manslaughter may be convicted only upon a showing of criminal negligence as defined in this section. A person convicted of involuntary manslaughter must be imprisoned not more than five years.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 16-55.1; 1968 (55) 2626; 1993 Act No. 184, SECTION 160.

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