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title: "What is the difference between DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide in Rhode Island?"
description: "Rhode Island uses \"DUI resulting in death\" under § 31-27-2.2 as the primary charge for fatal DUI cases. Other states use the term \"vehicular homicide\" or \"vehicular manslaughter.\" Rhode Island also..."
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date: 2026-10-29
modified: 2026-10-29
author: "RI DUI Laws"
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# What is the difference between DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island uses "DUI resulting in death" under § 31-27-2.2 as the primary charge for fatal DUI cases. Other states use the term "vehicular homicide" or "vehicular manslaughter." Rhode Island also has a related but separate charge, driving so as to endanger, resulting in death, under § 31-27-1, which does not require proof of intoxication and carries up to 10 years.

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