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Murder & Homicide

Jan 31, 2025
What is a Felony of the Second Degree?

Texas criminal charges can be severe, especially those involving violent acts or significant property damage. A second-degree felony is a serious charge in Texas law and may carry severe punishments, including long prison sente...

Jan 21, 2025
Criminally Negligent Homicide: Texas Penal Code §19.05

Criminally negligent homicide is a serious criminal offense in Texas law and particularly comes under Texas Penal Code §19.05. It involves when a person causes the death of another due to criminal negligence-a failure to recog...

Jan 9, 2025
Capital Murder in Texas

In Texas, a charge of capital murder has deep consequences for the accused. Being one of the harshest indictments within the state's justice system, it is important to understand what capital murder meaning really entails. The...

Sep 5, 2024
Attempted Murder in Texas

Being accused of attempted murder is nothing short of terrifying. Whether you’re the one facing the charges or a loved one has been accused, the fear, confusion, and disbelief can be overwhelming. The legal system takes attem...

Mar 4, 2024
Can You Get Probation for Manslaughter in Texas?

Dealing with serious criminal charges, such as manslaughter, can be overwhelming. You face potentially severe penalties and an uncertain future. If you or someone you know is facing manslaughter charges in Texas, it helps to...

Dec 22, 2023
What is Heat of Passion Manslaughter in Texas?

You may have heard of a crime of passion but wonder how it impacts people in the legal sense. In the state of Texas, the distinction between a crime of passion and murder is extremely important.  That’s why it’s vital t...

Nov 10, 2023
Voluntary vs Involuntary Manslaughter

In Texas, involuntary manslaughter means unintentionally causing the death of another person through reckless behavior or criminal negligence. Voluntary manslaughter means intentionally killing another person in the heat of pas...

Mar 28, 2023
Types of Crimes

The Texas Penal Code sets out many different types of criminal conduct for which people can face harsh penalties. Some people might think they can handle seemingly minor criminal cases on their own, but this is never wise. If y...

Feb 25, 2023
3 possible defenses to murder or homicide charges

Most people would agree that murder or homicide charges are the most serious offenses people could face, with a few exceptions like terrorism. First-degree murder charges are the most severe, but any homicide offense could lead...

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