Articles Tagged with NC license revocation death by vehicle

Misdemeanor death by vehicle in North Carolina is a criminal charge, not a traffic ticket. Under N.C.G.S. 20-141.4(a2), the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a specific traffic law was violated and that the violation was a proximate cause of another person’s death. The charge does not require intent to harm. It does not require impaired driving or recklessness. It requires proof of a traffic violation and proof that the violation caused a fatality. The consequences are serious, lasting, and begin the moment the charge is filed.

1. Misdemeanor Death by Vehicle | Statutory Offense in North Carolina

North Carolina General Statute 20-141.4(a2) defines misdemeanor death by vehicle as an offense with three elements. First, the person was engaged in the violation of any State law or local ordinance applying to the operation or use of a vehicle or to the regulation of traffic. Second, that violation was a proximate cause of the death of another person. Third, the death was unintentional. Every element must be present, and the State must prove every element beyond a reasonable doubt.