People v. Tims

The defendants in these consolidated cases were convicted of negligent homicide and involuntary manslaughter, respectively, both arising out of the use of automobiles. In separate decisions, the Court of Appeals reversed their convictions, holding that a defendant may be convicted of these offenses only if his culpable conduct is found to be "the” proximate cause of death. We would reverse the decision of the Court of Appeals in Kneip, and would reverse in Tims.

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FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

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PEOPLE v TIMS

This case arises out of a fatal accident that took *87place at approximately 8:30 p.m. on…