Below is an email from Edward Kohls–a lead advocate for the “Manslaughter by Vehicle or Vessel-Criminal Negligence” bill. Hi.  I’m not sure if you are aware that this bill is one step from becoming law – against huge political odds – and we need your help.  This bill affects the safety of vehicles, vessels, walkers, runners, […]

Baltimore Sun – Mike Dresser’s blog http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/traffic/2011 /03/aaa_lawmakers_seek_new_auto_ma.html Law Advice Blog picked up Dresser’s blog http://www.lawadvice.ws/aaa-lawmakers-seek-new- auto-manslaughter-law-baltimore-sun-blog/ CBS Baltimore’s website (WJZ-TV) http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2011/03/29/group-wants- legislature-to-close-vehicular-manslaughter-loophole/ WJZ-TV 11pm – closed captioning Derek Valcourt explains family members of victims are not making an emotional appeal for change. Reporter: 15-year-old Conner Cole struck and killed by a reckless drive. Cole’s […]

La ley en vigencia no castiga a conductores que matan a alguien con su vehículo.  Esta ley está bajo revisión en este momento y ya a sido aprobada por la Cámara de representantes. Falta que la ley estableciendo como un Crimen de Homicidio a la persona que por manejar su vehículo en una manera negligente mata a […]

Earlier today we provided an update on the status of MD House Bill 363. The following further update is provided by Bike Maryland: Confirmation was received late last night that the House Judiciary Committee unanimously passed House Bill 363 – Manslaughter by Motor Vehicle Criminal Negligence – out of Committee! This is terrific news. Today […]