"The appellate decision rejects his arguments that jurors should have been instructed on involuntary manslaughter offenses. Prosecutor Derek Butts stated it met criteria for second-degree murder, affirming the convictions."
"Verette racked up 11 prior convictions for driving with a suspended or revoked license, all in 2013 and 2014, showing a pattern of extremely dangerous behavior."
Michael Verette, a 34-year-old man, had his double-murder conviction upheld by an appeals court due to his reckless driving, which resulted in the deaths of a married couple. Despite the defense arguing that the incident was an accident and that jurors should have been informed about involuntary manslaughter, the court ruled that the criteria for second-degree murder were met. Verette, with a history of multiple driving-related offenses, will be eligible for parole in 2049, underscoring the serious nature of his actions that night.
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