Intoxication Manslaughter

Chapter 49 of the Texas Penal Code defines intoxication and alcoholic beverage related offenses.

“Intoxication Manslaughter”, as per § 49.08 of the Texas Penal Code, occurs when a person:

operates a motor vehicle in a public place, operates an aircraft, a watercraft, or an amusement ride, or assembles a mobile amusement ride; and
is intoxicated and by reason of that intoxication causes the death of another by accident or mistake.

An offense under this section is a felony of the second degree.

Punishment Range

Second Degree Felony

Imprisonment in the institutional division for not more than 20 years or less than two years
In addition to imprisonment, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000

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