Murder & Manslaughter Attorney in Plano

Manslaughter & Murder Lawyer Serving Plano

Criminal homicide is highly illegal and punishable by a court of law. Taking the life of another person is considered one of the most heinous crimes and is handled accordingly. According to Texas Penal Code § 19.01, the types of criminal homicide include:

• Murder
• Capital Murder
• Manslaughter
• Criminally Negligent Homicide

These crimes are generally defined as follows:

Murder: You can be convicted for this offense if you knowingly and/or intentionally cause the death of another person and if you intend to and do cause serious physical injury to another person resulting in their death. Depending upon the circumstances of your case, you can also be charged with murder if the death is caused during commission of a felony other than manslaughter. This is charged as a first degree felony and can result in between 5-99 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

Capital Murder: You can be convicted for this crime if your alleged murder offense falls into certain categories. For example, if you intentionally murder a peace officer or fireman who is on duty, if you intentionally murder a child under the age of six or if you murder someone while incarcerated you can be charged with capital murder. Capital murder is charged as a capital felony and can result in lifetime imprisonment without possibility of parole or by death.

Manslaughter: You can be convicted of manslaughter if you recklessly cause the death of another pesron. This offense is generally charged as a felony of the second degree, which can result in 2-20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

Criminally Negligent Homicide: You can be convicted for this crime if you cause the death of another person by criminal negligence. This type of crime is generally charged as a state jail felony, which can result in 180 days to 2 years in jail and a fine of up to $10,000. A state jail felony can also be punished as a third degree felony if your alleged crime falls into certain categories, including if you used or exhibited a deadly weapon in commission of the offense. A third degree felony can result in 2-10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

Plano Murder/Manslaughter Defense Lawyer

You need to protect yourself if you have been charged with a homicide offense in Texas. A Plano manslaughter/murder attorney at the Zendeh Del Law Firm will be able to help build your defense. It is important to the lawyers at the Zendeh Del Law Firm that you get the best possible defense if you are charged with a homicide crime in Texas.

Please don’t hesitate when it comes time to stand up for your rights and your freedom. You are not required to submit to questioning by the police without the presence of your attorney. If you or a loved one has been arrested for murder or manslaughter, please call a lawyer right away in order to begin your defense.

Contact a Plano Murder/Manslaughter Attorneyat the Zendeh Del Law Firm today.