14 Nebraska opinions name it 2 courts 1950–2022 1 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Nebraska courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Vaca v. Stategreen2 sentences1994See Vaca v. State (1948), 150 Neb. 516 , 34 N. W. 2d 873 , in which we held: “When one drives a motor vehicle in violation of law pertaining to the operation of such vehicles on the public highway, and, in so doing, as a result of the violation of law, causes death to another, he is guilty of manslaughter, and neither contributory negligence of deceased nor the driver of the car in which deceased was riding when killed, can be invoked to relieve the former of criminal responsibility.” See, also, Hoffman v. State (1956), 162 Neb. 806 , 77 N. W. 2d 592 . 1994See Vaca v. State (1948), 150 Neb. 516 , 34 N. W. 2d 873 , in which we held: “When one drives a motor vehicle in violation of law pertaining to the operation of such vehicles on the public highway, and, in so doing, as a result of the violation of law, causes death to another, he is guilty of manslaughter, and neither contributory negligence of deceased nor the driver of the car in which deceased was riding when killed, can be invoked to relieve the former of criminal responsibility.” See, also, Hoffman v. State (1956), 162 Neb. 806 , 77 N. W. 2d 592 . | 2 | 4 |
State v. Carmangreen1 sentence2015See, also, Behn v. State, 621 So. 2d 534 (Fla. App. 1993) (holding that operation of motor vehicle with deficient brakes, even when coupled with traffic infraction, does not rise to level of criminality required to support conviction of manslaughter). - 217 - Nebraska A dvance Sheets 292 Nebraska R eports STATE v. CARMAN Cite as 292 Neb. 207 Similarly, Virginia appellate courts have held that the operation of a motor vehicle in violation of a safety statute, amounting to mere negligence proximately causing accidental death, is not sufficient to support the conviction of involun- tary manslaugh | 1 | 1 |
Behn v. Stategreen1 sentence2015See, also, Behn v. State, 621 So. 2d 534 (Fla. App. 1993) (holding that operation of motor vehicle with deficient brakes, even when coupled with traffic infraction, does not rise to level of criminality required to support conviction of manslaughter). - 217 - Nebraska A dvance Sheets 292 Nebraska R eports STATE v. CARMAN Cite as 292 Neb. 207 Similarly, Virginia appellate courts have held that the operation of a motor vehicle in violation of a safety statute, amounting to mere negligence proximately causing accidental death, is not sufficient to support the conviction of involun- tary manslaugh | 1 | 1 |
Jenkins v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2015See, Jenkins v. Commonwealth, 220 Va. 104 , 255 S.E.2d 504 (1979) (defendant driving southbound down middle of unmarked road with lights on low beam saw pedestrian in northbound lane ahead and applied brakes but hit victim); King v. Commonwealth, 217 Va. 601 , 231 S.E.2d 312 (1977) (inadvertent failure to turn on white headlights, rather than amber running lights, in violation of statute); Lewis v. Commonwealth, 211 Va. 684 , 179 S.E.2d 506 (1971) (failing to keep proper lookout, but no evidence of speed- ing, drinking, or recklessness); Tubman v. Commonwealth, 3 Va. App. 267 , 348 S.E.2d 871 2015See, Jenkins v. Commonwealth, 220 Va. 104 , 255 S.E.2d 504 (1979) (defendant driving southbound down middle of unmarked road with lights on low beam saw pedestrian in northbound lane ahead and applied brakes but hit victim); King v. Commonwealth, 217 Va. 601 , 231 S.E.2d 312 (1977) (inadvertent failure to turn on white headlights, rather than amber running lights, in violation of statute); Lewis v. Commonwealth, 211 Va. 684 , 179 S.E.2d 506 (1971) (failing to keep proper lookout, but no evidence of speed- ing, drinking, or recklessness); Tubman v. Commonwealth, 3 Va. App. 267 , 348 S.E.2d 871 | 1 | 1 |
State v. Hardingreen2 sentences1986See, also, State v. Hardin, 212 Neb. 774 , 326 N.W.2d 38 (1982); State v. Rice, 198 Neb. 758 , 255 N.W.2d 282 (1977). 1986See, also, State v. Hardin, 212 Neb. 774 , 326 N.W.2d 38 (1982); State v. Rice, 198 Neb. 758 , 255 N.W.2d 282 (1977). | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Nebraska. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Hoffman v. State
neutral
2 sentences1994See Vaca v. State (1948), 150 Neb. 516 , 34 N. W. 2d 873 , in which we held: “When one drives a motor vehicle in violation of law pertaining to the operation of such vehicles on the public highway, and, in so doing, as a result of the violation of law, causes death to another, he is guilty of manslaughter, and neither contributory negligence of deceased nor the driver of the car in which deceased was riding when killed, can be invoked to relieve the former of criminal responsibility.” See, also, Hoffman v. State (1956), 162 Neb. 806 , 77 N. W. 2d 592 . 1994See Vaca v. State (1948), 150 Neb. 516 , 34 N. W. 2d 873 , in which we held: “When one drives a motor vehicle in violation of law pertaining to the operation of such vehicles on the public highway, and, in so doing, as a result of the violation of law, causes death to another, he is guilty of manslaughter, and neither contributory negligence of deceased nor the driver of the car in which deceased was riding when killed, can be invoked to relieve the former of criminal responsibility.” See, also, Hoffman v. State (1956), 162 Neb. 806 , 77 N. W. 2d 592 . | 4 | 1976–1994 |
State v. Rotella
green
2 sentences1990The court then cited from other decisions holding that negligence or unlawful acts by another will not absolve the defendant. “ ‘When one drives a motor vehicle in violation of law pertaining to the operation of such vehicles on the public highway, and, in so doing, as a result of the violation of law, causes death to another, he is guilty of manslaughter, and neither contributory negligence of deceased nor the driver of the car in which deceased was riding when killed, can be invoked to relieve the former of criminal responsibility.’ ” Id. at 744 , 246 N.W.2d at 76 , citing Vaca v. State, 150 1990The court then cited from other decisions holding that negligence or unlawful acts by another will not absolve the defendant. “ ‘When one drives a motor vehicle in violation of law pertaining to the operation of such vehicles on the public highway, and, in so doing, as a result of the violation of law, causes death to another, he is guilty of manslaughter, and neither contributory negligence of deceased nor the driver of the car in which deceased was riding when killed, can be invoked to relieve the former of criminal responsibility.’ ” Id. at 744 , 246 N.W.2d at 76 , citing Vaca v. State, 150 | 3 | 1989–1994 |
State v. Knight
neutral
1 sentence2022ANALYSIS Section 28-306(1) provides in pertinent part that “[a] per- son who causes the death of another unintentionally while engaged in the operation of a motor vehicle in violation of the law of the State of Nebraska . . . commits motor vehicle - 184 - Nebraska Court of Appeals Advance Sheets 31 Nebraska Appellate Reports STATE v. KNIGHT Cite as 31 Neb. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
State v. Valdez
green
1 sentence2020A person commits motor vehicle homicide when he or she causes the death of another unintentionally while engaged in the operation of a motor vehicle in violation of the law of the State of Nebraska or in violation of any city or village ordi- nance. 3 Pursuant to § 28-306(3)(b), if the proximate cause of the death of another is the operation of a motor vehicle in vio- lation of § 60-6,196 (DUI) or § 60-6,197.06 (operating motor 1 State v. Oceguera, 281 Neb. 717 , 798 N.W.2d 392 (2011). 2 Id. 3 § 28-306(1). - 445 - Nebraska Supreme Court Advance Sheets 305 Nebraska Reports STATE v. VALDEZ Cite | 1 | 2020–2020 |
State v. Malone
green
1 sentence2018A person commits motor vehicle homicide when he or she causes the death of another unintentionally while engaged in the operation of a motor vehicle in violation of the law of the State of Nebraska - 132 - Nebraska Court of A ppeals A dvance Sheets 26 Nebraska A ppellate R eports STATE v. MALONE Cite as 26 Neb. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Tubman v. Commonwealth
green
2 sentences2015See, Jenkins v. Commonwealth, 220 Va. 104 , 255 S.E.2d 504 (1979) (defendant driving southbound down middle of unmarked road with lights on low beam saw pedestrian in northbound lane ahead and applied brakes but hit victim); King v. Commonwealth, 217 Va. 601 , 231 S.E.2d 312 (1977) (inadvertent failure to turn on white headlights, rather than amber running lights, in violation of statute); Lewis v. Commonwealth, 211 Va. 684 , 179 S.E.2d 506 (1971) (failing to keep proper lookout, but no evidence of speed- ing, drinking, or recklessness); Tubman v. Commonwealth, 3 Va. App. 267 , 348 S.E.2d 871 2015See, Jenkins v. Commonwealth, 220 Va. 104 , 255 S.E.2d 504 (1979) (defendant driving southbound down middle of unmarked road with lights on low beam saw pedestrian in northbound lane ahead and applied brakes but hit victim); King v. Commonwealth, 217 Va. 601 , 231 S.E.2d 312 (1977) (inadvertent failure to turn on white headlights, rather than amber running lights, in violation of statute); Lewis v. Commonwealth, 211 Va. 684 , 179 S.E.2d 506 (1971) (failing to keep proper lookout, but no evidence of speed- ing, drinking, or recklessness); Tubman v. Commonwealth, 3 Va. App. 267 , 348 S.E.2d 871 | 1 | 2015–2015 |
King v. Commonwealth
green
2 sentences2015See, Jenkins v. Commonwealth, 220 Va. 104 , 255 S.E.2d 504 (1979) (defendant driving southbound down middle of unmarked road with lights on low beam saw pedestrian in northbound lane ahead and applied brakes but hit victim); King v. Commonwealth, 217 Va. 601 , 231 S.E.2d 312 (1977) (inadvertent failure to turn on white headlights, rather than amber running lights, in violation of statute); Lewis v. Commonwealth, 211 Va. 684 , 179 S.E.2d 506 (1971) (failing to keep proper lookout, but no evidence of speed- ing, drinking, or recklessness); Tubman v. Commonwealth, 3 Va. App. 267 , 348 S.E.2d 871 2015See, Jenkins v. Commonwealth, 220 Va. 104 , 255 S.E.2d 504 (1979) (defendant driving southbound down middle of unmarked road with lights on low beam saw pedestrian in northbound lane ahead and applied brakes but hit victim); King v. Commonwealth, 217 Va. 601 , 231 S.E.2d 312 (1977) (inadvertent failure to turn on white headlights, rather than amber running lights, in violation of statute); Lewis v. Commonwealth, 211 Va. 684 , 179 S.E.2d 506 (1971) (failing to keep proper lookout, but no evidence of speed- ing, drinking, or recklessness); Tubman v. Commonwealth, 3 Va. App. 267 , 348 S.E.2d 871 | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Lewis v. Commonwealth
green
2 sentences2015See, Jenkins v. Commonwealth, 220 Va. 104 , 255 S.E.2d 504 (1979) (defendant driving southbound down middle of unmarked road with lights on low beam saw pedestrian in northbound lane ahead and applied brakes but hit victim); King v. Commonwealth, 217 Va. 601 , 231 S.E.2d 312 (1977) (inadvertent failure to turn on white headlights, rather than amber running lights, in violation of statute); Lewis v. Commonwealth, 211 Va. 684 , 179 S.E.2d 506 (1971) (failing to keep proper lookout, but no evidence of speed- ing, drinking, or recklessness); Tubman v. Commonwealth, 3 Va. App. 267 , 348 S.E.2d 871 2015See, Jenkins v. Commonwealth, 220 Va. 104 , 255 S.E.2d 504 (1979) (defendant driving southbound down middle of unmarked road with lights on low beam saw pedestrian in northbound lane ahead and applied brakes but hit victim); King v. Commonwealth, 217 Va. 601 , 231 S.E.2d 312 (1977) (inadvertent failure to turn on white headlights, rather than amber running lights, in violation of statute); Lewis v. Commonwealth, 211 Va. 684 , 179 S.E.2d 506 (1971) (failing to keep proper lookout, but no evidence of speed- ing, drinking, or recklessness); Tubman v. Commonwealth, 3 Va. App. 267 , 348 S.E.2d 871 | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Hass v. Neth
green
2 sentences2008Stenger relies on Hass v. Neth, 265 Neb. 321 , 657 N.W.2d 11 (2003), and § 60-498.01 to support his contention that the issues at the revocation hearing are limited to whether the officer had probable .cause to believe that the person was operating or in control of the motor vehicle in violation of § 60-6,196 and whether such person had a blood alcohol concentration in violation of § 60-6,196. 2008Stenger relies on Hass v. Neth, 265 Neb. 321 , 657 N.W.2d 11 (2003), and § 60-498.01 to support his contention that the issues at the revocation hearing are limited to whether the officer had probable .cause to believe that the person was operating or in control of the motor vehicle in violation of § 60-6,196 and whether such person had a blood alcohol concentration in violation of § 60-6,196. | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Chase v. Neth
green
2 sentences2006The Nebraska Supreme Court in Chase v. Neth, 269 Neb. 882 , 697 N.W.2d 675 (2005), addressed the same issue that Forgey presents. 2006The Nebraska Supreme Court in Chase v. Neth, 269 Neb. 882 , 697 N.W.2d 675 (2005), addressed the same issue that Forgey presents. | 1 | 2006–2006 |
State v. Kelley
green
1 sentence2001The court further stated that “[m]anslaughter can be committed when someone causes the death of another unintentionally while operating a motor vehicle in violation of the law.” Id. | 1 | 2001–2001 |
State v. Rice
neutral
2 sentences1986See, also, State v. Hardin, 212 Neb. 774 , 326 N.W.2d 38 (1982); State v. Rice, 198 Neb. 758 , 255 N.W.2d 282 (1977). 1986See, also, State v. Hardin, 212 Neb. 774 , 326 N.W.2d 38 (1982); State v. Rice, 198 Neb. 758 , 255 N.W.2d 282 (1977). | 1 | 1986–1986 |
Pribyl v. State
green
2 sentences1978Johnson without malice while engaged in the unlawful operation of a motor vehicle, to wit: did unlawfully operate a motor vehicle while having ten-hundredths of one percent or more by weight of alcohol in his body fluid as shown by chemical analysis of his blood, breath, or urine.” In Pribyl v. State, 165 Neb. 691 , 87 N. W. 2d 201 (1957), we said: “In an action charging motor vehicle homicide the burden is on the State to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the person charged operated the motor vehicle in violation of one or more of the statutory provisons relating to the operation of motor 1978Johnson without malice while engaged in the unlawful operation of a motor vehicle, to wit: did unlawfully operate a motor vehicle while having ten-hundredths of one percent or more by weight of alcohol in his body fluid as shown by chemical analysis of his blood, breath, or urine.” In Pribyl v. State, 165 Neb. 691 , 87 N. W. 2d 201 (1957), we said: “In an action charging motor vehicle homicide the burden is on the State to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the person charged operated the motor vehicle in violation of one or more of the statutory provisons relating to the operation of motor | 1 | 1978–1978 |
State v. . Sudderth
green
2 sentences1950State v. Sudderth, 184 N. C. 753 , 114 S. E. 828 , 27 A. L. 1950State v. Sudderth, 184 N. C. 753 , 114 S. E. 828 , 27 A. L. | 1 | 1950–1950 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.