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1. Stricter cell phone laws approved in N.J.
(N.J./State)

... distracted drivers could now be charged with assault or vehicular manslaughter, and face up to 10 years in jail. The measure was passed unanimously by the Assembly and Senate. Assemblyman Charles Mainor ...

2. Casey Anthony cannot hide from new lawsuit
(U.S./Nation)

... received death threats since she was ruled not guilty of murder, aggravated child abuse and aggravated manslaughter in the death of Caylee. Anthony was convicted on four counts of lying to police. The ...

3. State authorities detail effort to reduce gun violence in New Jersey
(N.J./State)

... automatic rifle with large-capacity magazine. * A Camden man with a prior manslaughter conviction, Shawn D. Boles, 39, was indicted on charges including possession of three handguns as a convicted felon ...

4. Why George Zimmerman may win in court
(U.S./Nation)

... manslaughter has no minimum sentence. The "Stand Your Ground" law says a person may not be prosecuted for using deadly force if the person “reasonably believes” they are in life-threatening danger. Corey ...

5. Trayvon Martin case: Rutgers law professor stands his ground for George Zimmerman trial
(U.S./Nation)

... filing charges against Zimmerman? Troutt: They did not appear to find grounds for charging manslaughter based on their understanding of the statute. But that may be because the statute has not been adequately ...

6. Support for Trayvon Martin gives George Zimmerman unexpected problems
(U.S./Nation)

... in the Martin shooting, Chris Serino, recommended that Zimmerman be charged with manslaughter the night of the shooting. He was asked not to press charges by the state attorney’s office due to a lack of ...

7. REVIEW: 'Twelve Angry Men' brings the classic film to life
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... get past the fact that the defendant is a 16-year-old Puerto Rican kid with an abusive father. Playwright Rose wrote the play right after he had served as a juror in a manslaughter trial. Expecting ...

8. EXCLUSIVE: St. Patrick’s Day Parade beating death of Bronx teen still lingers for family
(U.S./Nation)

... Brooklyn on charges of second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter. Two other teens were charged with inciting the crowd and received probation. Three adults, including two New York City Traffic ...

9. Robert 'Snoop' Christie, ex-Nine Trey gang leader, gets another 5 years in prison
(N.J./State)

... pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter and conspiracy to commit murder before state Superior Court Judge Edward M. Neafsey in Trenton. The state will recommend that he be sentenced to 15 years in prison, ...

10. Polo tycoon John Goodman adopts girlfriend in time for DUI death lawsuit
(U.S./Nation)

... trial is scheduled for March 6 on charges of DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of an accident. He could receive up to 30 years in prison if found guilty.  ...

11. Florida drunk driver David Belniak sues dead victim of fatal crash on Christmas
(U.S./Nation)

BY BOB HOLT NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM A Florida man who pleaded guilty to DUL manslaughter in August has changed his mind and now believes the accident was the fault of the deceased victims. David Belniak, ...

12. Caleb Harris of Camden crashes SUV after trooper chase, causes death of passenger
(N.J./State)

... arrested and transported to Cooper Hospital for treatment of his injuries. He is charged with first degree aggravated manslaughter, first degree death by auto, drunk driving, operating a motor vehicle ...

13. The Anthony jury
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I agree, they could have got her on manslaughter. They had no clue as to the job of a jury. ...

14. N.J. expands DNA database for violent crimes
(N.J./State)

... submit a DNA sample for inclusion in the state’s DNA Database. Among the crimes for a person would be required to submit DNA are: murder, manslaughter, second-degree aggravated assault; kidnapping; luring ...

15. still disgusted
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that's exactly what they should've done- "hung it" manslaughter would've been appropriate- instead nothing? preposterous! ...

16. N.J. inmate Angel Vasquez of the Bronx gets 7 more years for role in prison smuggling scheme
(N.J./State)

... is in South Woods State Prison, was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Mathias E. Rodriguez to seven years, which he must serve consecutively to his current sentence. Vasquez is serving a manslaughter sentence ...

17. trial
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... with all signs pointing to only one person, Casey. They didn't have to convict on the first degree but definately on the manslaughter. Disgusted ...

18. Police: ‘Melrose Place’ actress Amy Locane-Bovenizer giggled after fatal accident
(N.J./State)

... and appeared happy as she sat in a nearby drainage ditch after her June 2010 arrest. Locane, who prosecutors say was drunk the night of June 27, is charged with aggravated manslaughter in the death of ...

19. What about the Manslaughter count?
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I understand how the jurors could say not guilty to 1st degree murder and the death penalty, but how could they say not guilty to man-slaughter? Everyone keeps saying that you need to keep emotions out ...

20. Should have convicted her on a lesser count.
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... under s. 827.03(3) commits aggravated manslaughter of a child, a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in...." Operable phrase is "culpable negligence". ...