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Originally Posted by zinglebarb
I pointed out occassions when its an accident ie brakes failing. You say about speeding . If you kill someone whilst speeding and knowinging speeding then that is a contribution to the "accident" you make the decision to speed its no accident that you are speeding so how are the results an accident?
I nearly killed someone speeding so I do have experience of this. I was speeding on a motorcycle and hit a moped nearly killing the woman riding it.
Was it an accident? NO it was my fault as I chose to go to fast. Do I feel guilty ? YES do I drive now because of my feelings of guilt NO.
So there you go. Its only an accident if the cause is something you have no control over imo
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No. If your driving at normal speed, and the brakes fail (the car with a recent MOT, you with insurance and a valid driving licence) then it's a innocent accident and you don't go to prison. Manslaughter does not apply because you were not at fault in any way.
However if you are speeding (ignorance is not an excuse btw) and you hit someone then yes, you made a decision (or were negligent, it's your responsibility to check your driving within the limit) and broke the law. This results in a death then YES you deserve to go to jail but should your punishment be the same as someone who went out intending to murder someone? No.