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Re:Uber will not re-apply for self-driving car permit in Cal... by atomical on Tuesday March 27, 2018 @09:40PM (#16694476)
Just because you have right of way does not allow you to murder someone.
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Re:Uber will not re-apply for self-driving car permit in Cal... by mrep on Tuesday March 27, 2018 @09:51PM (#16694546)
Murder? This was not a premeditated killing. It was an accident that everyone involved certainly wishes did not happen.

Although, you might be able to argue for involuntary manslaughter but I'm no expert.

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Re:Uber will not re-apply for self-driving car permit in Cal... by umanwizard on Wednesday March 28, 2018 @07:19AM (#16696842)
I’m not sure about Arizona, but murder in common law doesn’t require intent, only that a reasonable person could have predicted the action would lead to someone’s death.
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Re:Uber will not re-apply for self-driving car permit in Cal... by freehunter on Tuesday March 27, 2018 @09:51PM (#16694545)
I know you're using hyperbole, but murder does imply a pre-determined intent to kill. At worst this is involuntary manslaughter.
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