Yep. Our laws are truly fucked.
Just look at the article relating to the cyclist who was killed in Richmond not too long ago.
Update: Driver who killed cyclist walks from Richmond court with one-year ban, $1,800 fine
Our system is based on the law of precedent, and that is where our judicial system fails.
Unless there was as previous, similar case that changed it to a criminal case, everybody will get a slap on the wrist for killing an innocent person.
The key word is "Intent".
If there was "Intent", then automatically it'll be prosecuted as Criminal.
But no way in hell, would a defendant admit intent to kill or harm.
Defense lawyer would easily explain that the defendant was under the influence, tired, drowsy, etc ... just so it doesn't become a Criminal Case.
Perhaps, rather than trial by judge, it should be trial by jury WITHOUT the use of precedent law.
just my 2 cents on this shit system.