Murder, one of the most serious criminal offenses, carries the most severe punishments and ramifications on your life. Texas is a state that still has the death penalty and depending on the type of murder alleged, a person can be sentenced and put to death. Because the consequences of being convicted of murder are so severe, do not put your life in the hands of just any attorney. At Walter J. Pink & Associates, we have a team of some of the most extraordinary Houston Murder defense attorneys, who have been tested through trial and legal war. It is indispensable that you hire a reputable law firm that will fight for not just your rights, but your life. The sooner we get on the case the faster we can begin to work for you and the better outcome we can achieve for you!
When a dead body is involved, the prosecution will work endlessly to ensure a conviction. A homicide in the State of Texas can be found in Texas Penal Code (TPC) § 19.01 which states, in part:
Murder is in Texas Penal Code (TPC) § 19.02 which states, in part:
Capital Murder is the most severe crime in the state of Texas. If you are convicted of Capital Murder then you are either sentenced to life without parole or death. There are no other outcomes. Capital Murder can be found in the Texas Penal Code (TPC) § 19.03 and includes the circumstances where someone can be charged with capital murder.
In essence, you can understand capital murder to mean “murder plus”. You receive capital murder if you murder someone plus another felony, if you murder someone plus that person you murdered is a peace officer, if you murder someone plus the victim is younger than 10 years old. You can also be charged with capital murder if you kill an officer/firefighter, murder for hire, murder more than one person, and murder during the act of committing a serious felony. In essence, to be charged with capital murder an individual must commit murder under a set of circumstances. These circumstances can be found in Texas Penal Code (TPC) § 19.03.
Murder can be found in the Texas Penal Code (TPC) § 19.02 and states in part:
Based on Texas Law, you can be charged with murder even if the intent was not to murder another individual. If a person just intends to cause serious bodily injury and the person dies from that injury the individual can be charged with murder.
The penalty for murder is 5 years to 99 years in the Texas
Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and a fine of up to $10,000.
Felony Murder can be found in the Texas Penal Code (TPC) § 19.02 and states in part:
With felony murder, you do not have to intend to commit murder to be charged. If through the course of a felony someone dies and the cause can be linked to your actions then you can be charged with felony murder. Just committing a felony sometimes is sufficient for felony murder. You can also be charged with felony murder if a person you are committing a felony with kills someone even though it was not part of the scheme; you can even be charged if the partner in crime is killed by an individual or even the police. The penalty for felony murder is 5 years to 99 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and a fine up to $10,000.
Manslaughter in Texas Penal Code (TPC) § 19.04 states, in part:
Common charges of manslaughter come from deaths caused by accidental gun discharge, mishandling of dangerous tools, and deaths from vehicle accidents. Manslaughter is a felony of the second (2nd) degree and carries with it a punishment range of 2-20 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and up to a $10,000 fine.
Manslaughter in Texas Penal Code (TPC) § 49.04 states, in part:
This crime is a second-degree felony with a punishment range of 2-20 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), up to a $10,000 fine, and with the addition of House Bill 393, pay restitution for the support of a child whose parent or guardian is a victim of intoxication manslaughter. The consequences of Drinking and Driving have never been hiring so contact our team of great Manslaughter defense attorneys today.
Criminally negligent Homicide in Texas Penal Code (TPC) § 19.08 states, in part:
Criminal negligence is not completely defined by the law however cases that usually criminally negligent homicide apply are sober car accidents.
This crime is a State jail felony that carries a punishment range of up to 2 years in the county jail.
The penalties for murder in Texas are among the harshest in the criminal justice system:
Facing murder charges in Texas necessitates the mastery of a seasoned defense attorney.
Murder charges in Texas carry profound legal and personal implications. Understanding the nature of the offense, potential penalties and the importance of brilliant legal representation is paramount. With the guidance of a dedicated Houston murder defense attorney, individuals can navigate the complexities of the legal system, ensuring that their rights are protected and that they receive a fair and just trial.
If you or a loved one are accused of any of the crimes listed on this page, or any crime at all, your life can be irrevocably changed, your liberties stripped, and your pursuit of happiness hindered. For these reasons, you and your family can not just trust anyone with such a serious life-altering matter. We have received dismissals for our clients in Houston, Harris County, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, Fort Bend County, Pearland, Brazoria County, Galveston, Galveston County, Austin, Travis County, Dallas, Dallas County, Amarillo, Lubbock, Montgomery County, and can fight for your case anywhere else in this great state of Texas.
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