Originally Posted by
Daniel4
So while the police is investigating if speed or impairment was the cause, in my opinion the charge of Involuntary Manslaughter should be laid (as per Alec Baldwin case).
I see no reason that the driver should be released as in most stories like this.
There is the issue of the 8th amendment and manslaughter is not a charge where they hold you without bond. But $250,000 for the initial charges does seem to be on the low side.
That said, let's see where the investigation goes. If he was impaired in some way, the charges will probably be upgraded and the bail either raised to the millions or none at all.
It was also not a hit and run, which to me does indicate he isn't much of a flight risk.