Negligent Homicide

Negligent homicide is a legal term referring to a situation where a person causes the death of another due to careless or reckless behavior, without intending to kill them. This can happen when someone fails to act responsibly in a way that a reasonable person would, leading to fatal consequences. For example, a driver texting while driving and causing a fatal accident might be charged with negligent homicide. The key aspect is that the act was not intentional but resulted from a significant lack of care. Penalties can include prison time, fines, or both.