In what scenario can you be charged with 'vehicular manslaughter' in Nevada?

The charge of 'vehicular manslaughter' in Nevada applies when a driver causes the death of another person through reckless or negligent driving. This legal definition encompasses actions that demonstrate a disregard for the safety of others on the road. Recklessness could involve behaviors such as excessive speeding, aggressive driving, or driving under the influence, whereas negligence relates to a failure to exercise the care that a reasonable person would in similar circumstances, such as distracted driving or ignoring traffic signals.

In this specific context, hitting an animal on the road, making a wrong turn, or driving under the speed limit, do not typically result in charges of vehicular manslaughter, as they do not inherently reflect the level of recklessness or negligence necessary to impose such a severe charge. Hitting an animal might involve other considerations, and making a wrong turn is generally a traffic violation rather than a criminal act leading to death. Similarly, driving under the speed limit does not usually equate to unsafe driving unless accompanied by other factors that compromise safety.