New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York v. Daniel P. Boutin
April 5, 199075 N.Y.2d 692
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals reversed Daniel P. Boutin's conviction for criminally negligent homicide, holding that a mere failure to see a stopped vehicle, without any blameworthy risk‑creating conduct, does not satisfy the statutory elements of criminal negligence. The indictment was dismissed.