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State v. Olsen

Citations

  • 462 N.W.2d 474
  • 1990 S.D. LEXIS 150
  • 1990 WL 150192

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  • “Nothing in the evidence of Olsen’s behavior suggests that he was in any way aware of the risk he was creating when he turned his tractor towards the gravel road.”
  • “Criminal responsibility for death resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle in violation of the law will result only if the violation is done in such a manner as to evidence a reckless disregard for the safety of others.”

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Judges: Sabers, Morgan, Henderson, Wuest, Miller

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