People v. Grassi

Opinion by

Judge TERRY.

In this appeal, we consider whether probable cause must exist before blood can be drawn from an unconscious vehicular homicide suspect, and conclude that it must. We also address the proximate cause jury instruction given in defendant's trial. Finally, we conclude that driving under the influence (DUI) is a lesser included offense of vehicular homicide.

Defendant, Ronald Brett Grassi, appeals the judgment of conviction entered upon jury verdicts finding him guilty of vehicular homicide, manslaughter, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and driving with…