People v. Decina
Court of Appeals of New York
138 N.E.2d 799 (1956)
Relevant factsFree
Knowing he was subject to epileptic attacks that could render him unconscious, Decina (defendant) nonetheless drove a car, suffered a seizure while driving, and his vehicle jumped a curb and killed four people; he was convicted of criminal negligence in the operation of a vehicle resulting in death, and appealed both the sufficiency of the indictment and evidentiary rulings.
IssueFree
Whether a criminal defendant who disregards the consequences that can result from driving a vehicle with knowledge of a health condition that can produce involuntary actions may be found guilty of vehicular homicide.