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Families Unite to Toughen Penalties for Vehicular Manslaughter

2/16/2026

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Jennifer Levi, whose son Braun was killed by a repeat offender, supports California Senate Bill 907 to classify vehicular manslaughter as a violent felony and strengthen penalties.
Senator Bob Archuleta, whose granddaughter was killed by a drunk driver, introduced Senate Bill 907 to enhance penalties for offenders.
Allison Lyman, whose son Connor was killed, is pushing to revoke the 2020 law that allows misdemeanor diversion for vehicular manslaughter.

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Jennifer Levi, whose son Braun was killed by a repeat offender, supports California Senate Bill 907 to classify vehicular manslaughter as a violent felony and strengthen penalties.
Senator Bob Archuleta, whose granddaughter was killed by a drunk driver, introduced Senate Bill 907 to enhance penalties for offenders.
Allison Lyman, whose son Connor was killed, is pushing to revoke the 2020 law that allows misdemeanor diversion for vehicular manslaughter.