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Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 47-11-903: Negligent homicide

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A. When the death of any person ensues within one (1) year as a

proximate result of injury received by the driving of any vehicle by

any person in reckless disregard of the safety of others, the person

so operating such vehicle shall be guilty of negligent homicide.

B. Any person convicted of negligent homicide shall be guilty

of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for

not more than one (1) year or by fine of not less than One Thousand

Dollars ($1,000.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment.

In addition to the fine or penalty, the court shall order the

person to attend a driver improvement or defensive driving course,

as provided in Section 6-206.1 of this title. Furthermore, if the

records of the Department of Public Safety for the person reflect a

conviction for any traffic offense within the three (3) years

immediately preceding the conviction for negligent homicide, the

fine shall be enhanced to double the amount of the fine imposed

pursuant to this subsection.

C. The Commissioner of Public Safety shall revoke the license

or permit to drive and any nonresident operating privilege of any

person convicted of negligent homicide.

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