Under existing law, a person commits the crime of criminally negligent homicide if he or she causes the death of another individual by criminal negligence. Criminally negligent homicide is a Class A misdemeanor. However, in cases where the criminally negligent homicide is caused by the driver or operator of a vehicle or vessel who is under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, criminally negligent homicide is a Class C felony. This bill would provide that a person commits the crime of manslaughter if he or she drives or operates a vehicle or vessel while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance and causes the death of another individual. Manslaughter is a Class B felony. Under existing law, a violation of the legal requirements for individuals involved in a motor vehicle accident involving death or personal injury are punished for a Class C felony. This bill would provide that a violation of the legal requirements for individuals involved in a motor vehicle accident shall be punished for a Class C felony if the violation involved a physical injury, and for a Class B felony if the violation involved a serious physical injury or a death. This bill would also provide that any individual who suffers any damage or loss in connection with criminal conduct that results in a conviction for a violation of the legal requirements for individuals involved in a motor vehicle accident shall be considered a victim for the purposes of restitution.