Legal Question in Criminal Law in Iowa

Involuntary Manslaughter

In Iowa when a 20 year old drinks and drives and someone in his car gets killed, what is the maximum sentence he or she can get?


Asked on 10/03/08, 5:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

Re: Involuntary Manslaughter

25 years in prison is the sentence for vehicular homicide. As a practical matter if it's a first offense people can expect to serve four or five years.

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Answered on 10/04/08, 6:15 pm


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