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Is a drink driving killing murder? : Comments
By William Spaul, published 27/4/2012Drink driving is more than negligence - should it be criminalised?
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Even the most irresponsible drink driver usually has no intention to cause death or bodily harm . He may be convicted of manslaughter which carries a lengthy prison sentence , even life , if he shows a reckless disregard for human safety .
The fact that Courts do not usually impose maximum sentences is an argument for introducing legislation for minimum mandatory sentences , rather than for changing statutory definitions to convert manslaughter to murder in drink driving cases .
Further , there are a significant number of citizens who habitually drive irresponsibly , even when sober . Should they be convicted of murder if their driving causes death ?