Sheriff, Douglas County v. LaMotte

OPINION

This appeal concerns a collision between automobiles driven by respondent Daniel LaMotte and Brian Jones which occurred on the afternoon of May 28, 1983, on Highway 395 in Douglas County. As a result of the collision, Mr. Jones and his young son lost their lives. Additionally, Mrs. Jones suffered substantial bodily injury. LaMotte’s blood alcohol content at the time of the accident was allegedly between .21 and .22 percent.

LaMotte was charged by Information with two counts of second degree murder, see NRS 200.010, 200.030, 200.070, two counts of involuntary manslaughter, see NRS…