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motor vehicle violation in Nebraska

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.

Followed or applied (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Vaca v. Stategreen
neb · 1948 · cited in 4 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1976–1994
2 sentences

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 .

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 .

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State v. Carmangreen
neb · 2015 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See, 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

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Behn v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See, 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

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Jenkins v. Commonwealthgreen
va · 1979 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

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

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

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State v. Hardingreen
neb · 1982 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

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).

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).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Nebraska. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
Hoffman v. State neutral
neb · 1956
2 sentences

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 .

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 .

41976–1994
State v. Rotella green
neb · 1976
2 sentences

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

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

31989–1994
State v. Knight neutral
nebctapp · 2022
1 sentence

2022ANALYSIS 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.

12022–2022
State v. Valdez green
neb · 2020
1 sentence

2020A 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

12020–2020
State v. Malone green
nebctapp · 2018
1 sentence

2018A 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.

12018–2018
Tubman v. Commonwealth green
vactapp · 1986
2 sentences

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

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

12015–2015
King v. Commonwealth green
va · 1977
2 sentences

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

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

12015–2015
Lewis v. Commonwealth green
va · 1971
2 sentences

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

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

12015–2015
Hass v. Neth green
neb · 2003
2 sentences

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.

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.

12008–2008
Chase v. Neth green
neb · 2005
2 sentences

2006The 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.

12006–2006
State v. Kelley green
neb · 1982
1 sentence

2001The 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.

12001–2001
State v. Rice neutral
neb · 1977
2 sentences

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).

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).

11986–1986
Pribyl v. State green
neb · 1957
2 sentences

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

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

11978–1978
State v. . Sudderth green
nc · 1922
2 sentences

1950State 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.

11950–1950

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-306 (7) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-305 (4)

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.

Where else courts name it

MI 216 (1947–2026) NJ 165 (1950–2026) PA 107 (1938–2025) CT 91 (1964–2026) OH 72 (1965–2026) MN 44 (1975–2025) MA 35 (1977–2026) CA 33 (1935–2026) VT 27 (1987–2020) NY 25 (1945–2026) IA 24 (1974–2022) NC 21 (1956–2026) NE 14 (1950–2022) TX 13 (1939–2025) CO 12 (1986–2022) MO 11 (1971–2017) VA 10 (1983–2021) ID 9 (1978–2021) FL 8 (1978–2013) GA 8 (1990–2014) WI 8 (1953–2018) IL 7 (1970–2013) ME 6 (1975–2022) OR 5 (1974–2015) SD 5 (1990–2005) RI 5 (1979–2013) WA 5 (1981–2014) DE 5 (1983–2025) MD 4 (1980–2018) AK 4 (1981–1997) NH 4 (1981–2015) KS 4 (2012–2024) AZ 3 (1977–2007) MS 3 (1958–1993) LA 3 (2003–2013) KY 3 (1951–2022) WV 2 (1979–2007) WY 2 (1977–1982) IN 2 (1999–2000) UT 2 (2009–2013)

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