Tag Archives: homicide
What Is the Difference Between Homicide And Manslaughter?
Homicide vs. Manslaughter When a person’s actions result in the death of another human being, prosecutors may charge that person with some type of homicide under the Texas Penal Code. The laws governing homicide in Texas are actually quite complex and subject to confusion. Indeed, many non-lawyers use terms like “homicide,” “murder,” and even… Read More »
What Happens When A DWI Becomes Vehicular Homicide?
You were driving drunk in Harris County and caused the death of another person. Depending on the circumstances, you could face one of these charges in Texas: criminally negligent homicide, manslaughter, or intoxication manslaughter. Learn more about these charges, and speak to our Harris County homicide attorneys if you need a case review today…. Read More »
Galveston Criminal Defense Attorney Discusses Michigan School Shooting Evidence
Discussing The Fallout of the Oxford High School Shooter Tragedy Several people have asked me what I thought about that case in Michigan, the school shooting incident, where the shooter’s parents have now been arrested, in connection with his crimes. I guess part of that is, do we think, as defense attorneys, that this… Read More »
Common Questions On Homicide And Manslaughter In Texas
Homicide is one of the most serious crimes a person can be charged with. In this legal Q&A Galveston County criminal defense attorney answers common questions on homicide and manslaughter. Is it legal to kill for self-defense? I don’t like the way that question is worded. When you say is it legal to kill… Read More »
