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State v. Hayes

Citations

  • 421 P.2d 439
  • 77 N.M. 225

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  • holding that neither high speed alone nor speed accompanied by other negligent acts are sufficient to sustain involuntary manslaughter conviction
  • holding that the culpable state of mind for involuntary manslaughter \comprehends evidence of an utter irresponsibility on the part of the defendant or of a conscious abandonment of any consideration for ... safety\
  • holding that the culpable state of mind for involuntary manslaughter “comprehends evidence of an utter irresponsibility on the part of the defendant or of a conscious abandonment of any consideration for ... safety”
  • reversing an involuntary manslaughter conviction because evidence did not show requisite state of mind, defined by the court as “heedlessness or reckless disregard of the right of others”

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Judges: Chavez, Compton

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