[§707-706]  Negligent injury in the second
degree.  (1)  A person is guilty of the offense of negligent injury in the
second degree if that person causes substantial bodily injury to another person
by the operation of a motor vehicle in a negligent manner.



(2)  Negligent injury in the second degree is a
misdemeanor. [L 1988, c 292, pt of §1]



 



COMMENTARY ON §707-706



 



  Act 292, Session Laws 1988, added this section which defines
negligent injury in the second 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.