[§707-705]  Negligent injury in the first
degree.  (1)  A person is guilty of the offense of negligent injury in the
first degree if that person causes serious bodily injury to another person by
the operation of a motor vehicle in a negligent manner.



(2)  Negligent injury in the first degree is a
class C felony. [L 1988, c 292, pt of §1]



 



COMMENTARY ON §707-705



 



  Act 292, Session Laws 1988, added this section which defines
negligent injury in the first degree.  The legislature felt that stronger
measures were needed to protect the public and to deter those who negligently
operate a motor vehicle, which results in bodily injury or death to others. 
Senate Conference Committee Report No. 278, House Conference Committee Report
No. 105-88.