How is involuntary manslaughter punished?
(Baonghean.vn) - Mr. Nguyen Quang Tung in Quy Chau district asked, what is involuntary homicide? How many years in prison will a person who commits involuntary homicide be sentenced to?
Reply:
Involuntary manslaughter is when a person unintentionally causes another person to die. The offender usually does not foresee the fatal consequences of his or her actions.
A person who commits the crime of unintentionally causing death shall be subject to punishment as prescribed in Article 128 of the Penal Code as follows:
1. Anyone who unintentionally causes the death of another person shall be subject to reform without detention for up to 03 years or imprisonment from 01 year to 05 years.
2. Committing a crime that causes the death of two or more people shall be punished with imprisonment from three to ten years.
In addition, Article 129 of the Penal Code also stipulates the crime of involuntary manslaughter due to violation of professional or administrative rules as follows: Article 129 of the Penal Code stipulates as follows:
1. Anyone who unintentionally causes death due to violation of professional or administrative rules shall be sentenced to imprisonment from 01 year to 05 years.
2. Committing a crime that causes the death of two or more people shall be punished with imprisonment from five to twelve years.
3. Offenders may also be banned from holding positions, practicing a profession or doing certain jobs from 01 to 05 years.
Thus, if prosecuted and convicted of the crime of Involuntary Manslaughter, the penalty is non-custodial reform for up to 03 years or imprisonment from 01 year to 05 years. If the crime is Involuntary Manslaughter due to violation of professional or administrative rules, the penalty is non-custodial reform for up to 03 years or imprisonment from 01 year to 05 years. At the same time, the person may be banned from holding a position, practicing a profession or doing certain jobs from 01 year to 05 years.