It presumably was the result of negligence.  But, ordinary negligence is not
criminal negligence.   The DA did not find there was criminal negligence.
That does not mean he and his insurance company will not be civilly liable.
It does mean that he won't go to prison or be convicted of a crime.

On 10/25/07, Matt Logan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Yet another get out of jail-free card issued to an inattentive driver
> that kills someone:
>
> http://www.channel3000.com/news/14418596/detail.html
>
> Given what the Wisconsin driver's handbook says:
>
> http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/docs/e-handbook.pdf [page 68 ]:
>
> "Driving is a full time job!
>
> It requires your full time attention.
> When you're behind the wheel,
> your number one responsibility
> is driving. Period.
>
> That means putting safety first.
> It means even watching out for
> the lives of your passengers,
> other motorists, bikers and
> pedestrians around you."
>
> I find it hard not to see this case as the result of negligence.
>
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