the crash that killed the 19-year-old Fleur eventually life will also for the 53-year-old driver of the Porsche racing have major consequences. The comparison with the Vinkeveense boat tragedy arises. Also, there was a driver – in this case, a speedboat -. Which rammed a boat behind them in the dark with a lot of excessive speed and alcohol, with two deaths

The prosecution can lay motorist manslaughter charged, but will doubtless look carefully the verdict in the case of Arnoud H. skipper. In his case, the court found no proof manslaughter. Indeed manslaughter.

To prove murder, must be established that the driver deliberately wanted to kill the young woman, either knowingly took the risk that that would happen. That was when skipper Arnoud H. not, found the court, and will also be in the case of a point of discussion motorist in Loosdrecht.

The evidence of manslaughter OM will be less trouble have. In that case, a suspect had not the goal to kill someone, but it is to reproach him. For example, because he imprudent, or was reckless. There is a big difference in penalties imposed by the law on homicide – up to fifteen years – or wrongful death two years. If there is recklessness may be increased to four years.

The OM can also choose to sue the driver for violation of the Road Traffic Act. Then three years may be imposed if there is a fatal accident, and even six years if that was due to recklessness. The penalty can be up to nine years if the driver has been drinking and / or lots of driving too fast.

Of the highest penalty actually imposed depends on several factors. Firstly, there must be, of course, hard evidence. Also important is whether the man is frequently convicted of reckless behavior on the road, or driving with drink. That may work aggravating. Reducing the penalty can be as a defendant sincerely sorry. This should prove more than just words of contrition in court. And it can work to his advantage as he disproportionately affected by the publicity.

For the relatives it may not make much difference to what punishment sentenced the motorist. They get Fleur did not bring back, and have actually lifelong