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UNLV's top recruit Zaon Collins involved in DUI fatality

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Yesterday afternoon, apparently was drunk and speeding when someone turned in front of him. Four star who ranked #6 PG and #42 nationally per 247. Probably the last thing Otzelberger wanted to hear. Probably won't see the floor next year, maybe never. Tragic, as well as avoidable.

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Zaon Collins released on ‘highest level’ of monitoring after fatal crash

Zaon Collins, a star basketball player at Bishop Gorman and top recruit at UNLV, was ordered released from jail Thursday, a day after his arrest on suspicion of DUI after a crash that killed one ma...
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usedcarguy said:
Yesterday afternoon, apparently was drunk and speeding when someone turned in front of him. Four star who ranked #6 PG and #42 nationally per 247. Probably the last thing Otzelberger wanted to hear. Probably won't see the floor next year, maybe never. Tragic, as well as avoidable.

www.reviewjournal.com

Zaon Collins released on ‘highest level’ of monitoring after fatal crash

Zaon Collins, a star basketball player at Bishop Gorman and top recruit at UNLV, was ordered released from jail Thursday, a day after his arrest on suspicion of DUI after a crash that killed one ma...
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He will be in prison next season. Basketball will be the least of his worries.
 
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usedcarguy said:
Yesterday afternoon, apparently was drunk and speeding when someone turned in front of him. Four star who ranked #6 PG and #42 nationally per 247. Probably the last thing Otzelberger wanted to hear. Probably won't see the floor next year, maybe never. Tragic, as well as avoidable.

www.reviewjournal.com

Zaon Collins released on ‘highest level’ of monitoring after fatal crash

Zaon Collins, a star basketball player at Bishop Gorman and top recruit at UNLV, was ordered released from jail Thursday, a day after his arrest on suspicion of DUI after a crash that killed one ma...
www.reviewjournal.com www.reviewjournal.com
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Unless that "green leafy substance" was from the dreaded alcohol plant.....I don't think he was drunk. It sounds like he was definitely under the influence of something thus the DUI. But unless I missed something it wasn't from anything that required fermentation.
 
CyCrazy said:
Why wouldnt it, he killed someone.
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I know. And I don't know the laws of Nevada. But a lot of car accidents that kill people end up being considered just what they are.........an accident. So although I highly doubt this will be considered that with him going 88 in a 35.....I'm not so sure he ends up in prison since it's not alcohol related.
 
CYEATHAWK said:
I know. And I don't know the laws of Nevada. But a lot of car accidents that kill people end up being considered just what they are.........an accident. So although I highly doubt this will be considered that with him going 88 in a 35.....I'm not so sure he ends up in prison since it's not alcohol related.
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I obviously dont know the Nevada laws either but he killed someone regardless of being under the influence or not.
 

Vehicular Manslaughter: Sentencing, Laws and Penalties

Vehicular manslaughter charges may be brought when someone is killed in an auto accident and driver acted negligently or recklessly.
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Drivers who unintentionally cause accidents that result in the deaths of passengers, occupants of other cars, or pedestrians may find themselves charged with the crime of vehicular manslaughter (also known as vehicular homicide). Vehicular manslaughter charges are appropriate when the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or driving recklessly (or merely carelessly), or otherwise driving in an illegal manner.
 
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CYEATHAWK said:
Unless that "green leafy substance" was from the dreaded alcohol plant.....I don't think he was drunk. It sounds like he was definitely under the influence of something thus the DUI. But unless I missed something it wasn't from anything that required fermentation.
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And weed is legal in Nevada now. But you still get a DUI.
 
cycloneG said:

Vehicular Manslaughter: Sentencing, Laws and Penalties

Vehicular manslaughter charges may be brought when someone is killed in an auto accident and driver acted negligently or recklessly.
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Drivers who unintentionally cause accidents that result in the deaths of passengers, occupants of other cars, or pedestrians may find themselves charged with the crime of vehicular manslaughter (also known as vehicular homicide). Vehicular manslaughter charges are appropriate when the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or driving recklessly (or merely carelessly), or otherwise driving in an illegal manner.
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If this is applied to the letter in Nevada then yeah, he will probably know the inside of a prison cell for a bit.
 
CYEATHAWK said:
If this is applied to the letter in Nevada then yeah, he will probably know the inside of a prison cell for a bit.
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NRS § 484B.653 – “Reckless Driving” Laws in Nevada | Las Vegas Defense Group

https://youtu.be/9q4bnWMdJXU NRS § 484B.653 defines reckless driving in Nevada as operating a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. Examples may include: going significantly over the speed limit ignoring traffic control devices, such as running red...
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Under NRS 484B.653, Nevada law defines reckless driving as operating a vehicle with a “willful or wanton disregard of the safety of persons or property.” A first offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $1000.00. If the driving injures or kills a person, prosecutors can charge it as a Category B felony punishable by up to 6 years in prison and fines of up to $5000.00.

Drivers may find themselves charged with this moving violation for allegedly doing the following:
  • going significantly over the speed limit,
  • running red lights,
  • hitting medians and shoulders while driving,
  • disregarding an officer’s order to stop their car, or
  • being reckless after an incident of road rage.
An alleged violation of reckless driving laws in Las Vegas is just a misdemeanor traffic offense as long as the incident does not cause death or substantial physical harm. Otherwise, it is considered a felony crime.
 
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NRS § 484B.653 – “Reckless Driving” Laws in Nevada | Las Vegas Defense Group

https://youtu.be/9q4bnWMdJXU NRS § 484B.653 defines reckless driving in Nevada as operating a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. Examples may include: going significantly over the speed limit ignoring traffic control devices, such as running red...
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Under NRS 484B.653, Nevada law defines reckless driving as operating a vehicle with a “willful or wanton disregard of the safety of persons or property.” A first offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $1000.00. If the driving injures or kills a person, prosecutors can charge it as a Category B felony punishable by up to 6 years in prison and fines of up to $5000.00.

Drivers may find themselves charged with this moving violation for allegedly doing the following:
  • going significantly over the speed limit,
  • running red lights,
  • hitting medians and shoulders while driving,
  • disregarding an officer’s order to stop their car, or
  • being reckless after an incident of road rage.
An alleged violation of reckless driving laws in Las Vegas is just a misdemeanor traffic offense as long as the incident does not cause death or substantial physical harm. Otherwise, it is considered a felony crime.
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Good stuff G. Now I guess the question is........will the prosecutors pursue the Category B felony charge.
 
If he's a good person, living with the guilt of taking a life will cause him more trouble than going to prison. As much as situations like this suck, I feel for the other party involved. I couldn't imagine living with that feeling that you took a life due to irresponsible behavior.
 
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Good stuff G. Now I guess the question is........will the prosecutors pursue the Category B felony charge.
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I'd imagine they would. With the legalization of weed being still new, you have to appear tough on DUI related accidents.
 
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