Maryland HB873 increases penalties for manslaughter by vehicle or vessel, known as Jamari's Law.

Maryland HB873, also known as Jamari's Law, amends the state's criminal law to increase penalties for manslaughter by vehicle or vessel. The bill specifies that a person who causes the death of another through grossly negligent driving or vessel operation is guilty of a felony. For a first offense, the penalty includes up to a certain number of years in prison, a fine up to $5,000, or both. For subsequent offenses, the penalty increases to up to a certain number of years in prison, a fine up to $10,000, or both. The bill also modifies the charging document requirements for such cases.

Maryland HB873 increases penalties for manslaughter by vehicle or vessel, known as Jamari's Law.

Maryland HB873, also known as Jamari's Law, amends the state's criminal law to increase penalties for manslaughter by vehicle or vessel. The bill specifies that a person who causes the death of another through grossly negligent driving or vessel operation is guilty of a felony. For a first offense, the penalty includes up to a certain number of years in prison, a fine up to $5,000, or both. For subsequent offenses, the penalty increases to up to a certain number of years in prison, a fine up to $10,000, or both. The bill also modifies the charging document requirements for such cases.