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2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §28-675  Causing death by use of a vehicle; classification

(Rpld. 1/1/12)

A. A person is guilty of causing death by use of a vehicle if all of the following apply:

1. The person is not allowed to operate a motor vehicle pursuant to subsection B of this section.

2. While operating a motor vehicle, the person causes the death of another person.

3. The person commits a violation of any of the following:

(a) Section 28-645, subsection A, paragraph 3, subdivision (a).

(b) Section 28-772.

(c) Section 28-792.

(d) Section 28-794.

(e) Section 28-797, subsection E or G.

(f) Section 28-855, subsection B.

B. For the purposes of this section, a person shall not operate a motor vehicle if any of the following applies:

1. The person's driving privilege is revoked for any reason.

2. The person's driving privilege is suspended for any reason pursuant to chapter 4, article 3 of this title.

3. The person's driving privilege is suspended pursuant to section 28-1321.

4. The person's driving privilege is suspended pursuant to the department's action based on a previous conviction for a violation of section 28-3473.

5. The person's driving privilege is suspended pursuant to section 28-3306, subsection A, paragraph 3.

6. The person does one of the following to obtain a driver license:

(a) Knowingly uses a false or fictitious name.

(b) Knowingly makes a false statement.

(c) Knowingly conceals a material fact.

(d) Commits fraud.

(e) Violates section 28-3479.

C. Causing death by use of a vehicle is a class 4 felony.

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