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W. Va. Code § 61-2-5

Involuntary manslaughter; penalty

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W. Va. Code § 61-2-5, Involuntary manslaughter; penalty, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2392328
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Involuntary manslaughter is a misdemeanor and, any person convicted thereof shall be confined in jail not to exceed one year, or fined not to exceed $1,000, or both, in the discretion of the court.