San Antonio Murder Defense Attorney

Simply put, murder is the most serious criminal charge a defendant can face. Any person facing murder charges must seek assistance from a skilled San Antonio murder defense attorney as soon as possible. A private defense attorney, as opposed to an overworked public defender, will be able to devote their time to your criminal case.

They can use their resources and legal expertise to:

• Analyze all evidence that has been gathered against you by prosecutors and law enforcement officials, such as police officers and criminal investigators.
• Conduct an independent investigation with the assistance of forensic experts to obtain any new evidence that can be used in your defense.
• Speak to any witnesses and conduct interviews with any person involved to gain a deeper understanding of your case.
• Negotiate with prosecutors if a plea deal is warranted for your particular situation while also preparing the case to go to trial to defend your rights.

Section 19.02 of the Texas Penal Code states that a person commits murder if he (or she) “intentionally or knowingly causes the death of an individual, intends to cause serious bodily injury and commits an act clearly dangerous to human life that causes the death of an individual; or commits or attempts to commit a felony, other than manslaughter, and in the course of and in furtherance of the commission or attempt, or in immediate flight from the commission or attempt, he commits or attempts to commit an act clearly dangerous to human life that causes the death of an individual.”

The penalties for a murder charge in San Antonio can be found in Chapter 12 of the Texas Penal Code. The crime of murder is considered a first-degree felony in Texas, and is punishable by between five to 99 years in prison, life in prison cover, or the death penalty. The minimum age that a person can receive the death penalty in Texas is 17.

Simple assault is typically charged as a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $4,000. In Texas, a person could face simple assault charges if they engage in the following actions:

• Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly injuring another person or causing bodily harm
• Threatening another person with imminent injury
• Causing physical contact with someone in a way that they knew or should have known that the person would find offensive or provocative

Aggravated assault is typically charged as a felony offense. Depending on the circumstances, aggravated assault could be punishable by anywhere from two years to life in prison as well as a fine of up to $10,000. In Texas, a person could face aggravated assault charges if they engage in the following actions:

• Caused serious bodily injury to the victim when committing the assault
• Used or exhibited a deadly weapon while committing the assault

If you have questions related to sexual assault, our San Antonio sexual assault defense lawyer can help during a free consultation.

We will use our resources to investigate the charges against you and prepare your case to go to trial if necessary. When you need a San Antonio murder defense attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by contacting us online or calling (210) 222-9132. Our criminal defense law office is located in San Antonio, Texas.