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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A person commits the offense of vehicular homicide while under the influence if the person negligently causes the death of another human being while the person is operating a vehicle in violation of 61-8-1002.
(2) Vehicular homicide while under the influence is not an included offense of deliberate homicide as described in 45-5-102(1)(b).
(3) A person convicted of vehicular homicide while under the influence shall be imprisoned in a state prison for a term not to exceed 30 years or be fined an amount not to exceed $50,000, or both. Imposition of a sentence may not be deferred.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 45. Crimes § 45-5-106. Vehicular homicide while under influence - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-45-crimes/mt-st-45-5-106/
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