Criminally Negligent Homicide that results in death by DUI is charged as which class?

• A. Felony Class B
• B. Felony Class C
• C. Misdemeanor Class A
• D. Felony Class D

Answer: (B)

The main idea is how fault level maps to penalties for homicide. Criminally negligent homicide requires that death result from the defendant’s criminal negligence—a failure to perceive a substantial and unjustifiable risk. Driving under the influence creates a clear risk, and causing a death through that negligent operation fits this category. In the given jurisdiction, that offense is categorized as a Class C felony, which is a serious crime (a felony) but not the most severe level. It’s not classified as a higher felony like Class B or A because there’s no intent to kill and no conscious disregard beyond criminal negligence. It’s also more serious than a misdemeanor because death occurred. So the death-by-DUI scenario is charged as a Class C felony.