Dallas Homicide Defense Lawyer

Murder, Manslaughter, and Vehicular Manslaughter Defense

Any type of homicide charge is guaranteed to be serious, and even the least-severe charge can carry heavy penalties and jail time. If you have been charged with murder, manslaughter, or negligent homicide, it is imperative that you retain a Dallas violent crimes defense attorney right away. Your future and freedom will depend on the outcome of your case. At the D'Amore Law Firm, we not only have extensive experience with these types of cases, but we have also tried many from the side of the prosecution, meaning that now we are better able to defend your case because we can understand the prosecution and anticipate their actions. As honest, hard-working, and knowledgeable homicide defense lawyers, we strive to ensure that all of our clients' rights are protected and that their lives are not unfairly or unlawfully affected by a serious criminal charge.

Types of Homicide

Homicide is an all-encompassing term for those who take the lives of others. There are many different types of homicide and charges may be substantially different depending on the exact charge. For example, someone charged with 1^st degree murder could be facing life imprisonment, whereas someone charged with manslaughter may not serve any time at all.

Murder: The intentional killing of another, with malice or the general knowledge that the act will likely cause the death of another
2^nd Degree Murder: Intentional though unplanned homicide
1^st Degree Murder: Premeditated or deliberated murder

Manslaughter: When one person unintentionally kills another

Negligent Homicide: When one person unintentionally kills another through criminal negligence, such as driving while intoxicated
Vehicular Manslaughter: When an auto accident directly results in the death of another; this is often charged in conjunction with a DWI charge if the responsible driver was intoxicated when the accident occurred

Contact a Dallas Homicide Defense Attorney at our office for aggressive court room defense, comprehensive investigative skills, and a thorough examination of the facts.