Vehicular Assault
/vɪˈɪkjʊlər əˈsɔlt/
Definitions
- (n.) A criminal offense involving the use of a motor vehicle to cause bodily injury or death to another person, typically through reckless or intentional conduct.
He was charged with vehicular assault after crashing his car into a pedestrian.
Forms
- vehicular assaults
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Commentary
Vehicular assault charges often depend on proving the driver's recklessness or intent rather than mere accident; statutes vary by jurisdiction in defining required mental state.
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