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K.S.A. § 21-3404 (2026)

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21-3404.

History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3404; L. 1979, ch. 90, § 3; L. 1982, ch. 132, § 2; L. 1992, ch. 298, § 6; L. 1993, ch. 291, § 21; L. 1996, ch. 158, § 2; L. 2005, ch. 59, § 1; Repealed, L. 2010, ch. 136, § 307; July 1, 2011.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 141 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 1977–2026 · leading case: State v. Scott, 171 P.3d 639 (Kan. 2007).
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State v. Scott, 171 P.3d 639 (Kan. 2007). · cites it 8× “The State initially charged Scott under alternative theories of involuntary manslaughter—a violation of K.S.A. 2004 Supp. 21-3404(c) based on the doing of a lawful act in an unlawful manner, and a violation of K.”
State v. Bridges, 306 P.3d 244 (Kan. 2013). · cites it 4× “” In turn, the involuntary manslaughter language in K.S.A. 21-3404 states in relevant part: “Involuntary manslaughter is the unintentional killing of a human being committed: [[Image here]] “(b) in the commission of, or attempt to commit, or flight from any felony, other than an…”
State v. Prouse, 767 P.2d 1308 (Kan. 1989). · cites it 6× “He was also charged with involuntary manslaughter (K.S.A. 1987 Supp. 21-3404) and endangering a child (K.”
State v. Shannon, 905 P.2d 649 (Kan. 1995). · cites it 7× “K.S.A. 1994 Supp. 21-3404. The language of the involuntary manslaughter statute, K.”
State v. Bolze-Sann, 352 P.3d 511 (Kan. 2015). · cites it 4× “See K.S.A. 21-3404(b) (defining involuntary manslaughter); K.”
State v. Tahah, 262 P.3d 1045 (Kan. 2011). · cites it 4× “21-3402(b) (second-degree unintentional murder is "unintentionally but recklessly under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life"); K.S.A. 21-3404(a) ("Involuntary manslaughter is the unintentional killing of a human being committed recklessly.”
State v. Keel, 357 P.3d 251 (Kan. 2015). · cites it 2× “21-3404(c) (Ensley 1988) (classifying involuntary manslaughter as a class D felony) with K.S.A. 21-3404 (classifying involuntary manslaughter as a person felony).”
State v. McCullough, 270 P.3d 1142 (Kan. 2012). · cites it 2× “K.S.A. 21-3404(a). A reckless killing is one done under circumstances showing a realization of the imminence of danger and a conscious disregard of that danger.”
State v. James, 79 P.3d 169 (Kan. 2003). · cites it 3× “Based on Detective Daniels’ investigation, the State charged James with involuntary manslaughter, in violation of K.S.A. 2002 Supp. 21-3404, under three different theories.”
State v. Reid, 186 P.3d 713 (Kan. 2008). · cites it 2× “" K.S.A. 21-3404. As the lesser included offense of aggravated robbery, robbery "is the taking of property from the person or presence of another by force or by threat of bodily harm to any person.”
State v. Chastain, 960 P.2d 756 (Kan. 1998). · cites it 5× “This issue surfaced during jury deliberations when the jury asked the question whether the fault of each driver is to be considered when interpreting the phrase “unintentionally killed” in involuntary manslaughter, K.S.A. 21-3404, and vehicular homicide, K.”
State v. Hebert, 82 P.3d 470 (Kan. 2004). · cites it 2× “The defense requested instructions on second-degree unintentional murder (K.S.A. 1999 Supp. 21-3402(b); PIK Crim. 3d 56.”
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— K.S.A. § 21-3404(a) — 34 cases
State v. Tahah, 262 P.3d 1045 (Kan. 2011). “21-3402(b) (second-degree unintentional murder is "unintentionally but recklessly under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life"); K.S.A. 21-3404(a) ("Involuntary manslaughter is the unintentional killing of a human being committed recklessly.”
State v. Berry, 254 P.3d 1276 (Kan. 2011).
State v. Johnson, 376 P.3d 70 (Kan. 2016).
State v. Shannon, 905 P.2d 649 (Kan. 1995). “K.S.A. 1994 Supp. 21-3404. The language of the involuntary manslaughter statute, K.”
State v. McCullough, 270 P.3d 1142 (Kan. 2012). “K.S.A. 21-3404(a). A reckless killing is one done under circumstances showing a realization of the imminence of danger and a conscious disregard of that danger.”
— K.S.A. § 21-3404(b) — 15 cases
State v. Bolze-Sann, 352 P.3d 511 (Kan. 2015). “See K.S.A. 21-3404(b) (defining involuntary manslaughter); K.”
State v. Bridges, 306 P.3d 244 (Kan. 2013). “” In turn, the involuntary manslaughter language in K.S.A. 21-3404 states in relevant part: “Involuntary manslaughter is the unintentional killing of a human being committed: [[Image here]] “(b) in the commission of, or attempt to commit, or flight from any felony, other than an…”
State v. Hoffman, 200 P.3d 1254 (Kan. 2009).
State v. James, 79 P.3d 169 (Kan. 2003). “Based on Detective Daniels’ investigation, the State charged James with involuntary manslaughter, in violation of K.S.A. 2002 Supp. 21-3404, under three different theories.”
State v. Friday, 306 P.3d 265 (Kan. 2013).
— K.S.A. § 21-3404(c) — 13 cases
State v. Scott, 171 P.3d 639 (Kan. 2007). “The State initially charged Scott under alternative theories of involuntary manslaughter—a violation of K.S.A. 2004 Supp. 21-3404(c) based on the doing of a lawful act in an unlawful manner, and a violation of K.”
State v. Houston, 213 P.3d 728 (Kan. 2009).
State v. Haygood, 430 P.3d 11 (Kan. 2018).
State v. Keel, 357 P.3d 251 (Kan. 2015). “21-3404(c) (Ensley 1988) (classifying involuntary manslaughter as a class D felony) with K.S.A. 21-3404 (classifying involuntary manslaughter as a person felony).”
State v. McCullough, 270 P.3d 1142 (Kan. 2012). “K.S.A. 21-3404(a). A reckless killing is one done under circumstances showing a realization of the imminence of danger and a conscious disregard of that danger.”
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