There are number of different criminal charges for homicide related cases in Texas, largely depending on the nature of the killing and intent. Manslaughter charges may apply if a death was caused due to reckless behavior on part of the accused.
Attorney Joseph Gagliardi is on your side if you’ve been charged with Manslaughter in Houston, and have an upcoming court date. We fight for our clients. We’ll take our time to review that facts of the case, and take the smartest route to victory.
If defending you involves taking a case to trial, we’ll do it. Call Attorney Joseph Gagliardi at 713-224-6277 if you need help.
Understanding Manslaughter Charges
To recklessly cause the death of another person is enough to warrant felony manslaughter charges. Manslaughter charges can apply to situations that may, on the surface, appear to be accidents.
However, the standard applies to defendants who have clearly taken an action which is known to be dangerous to human life, in a reckless fashion, resulting in the killing of another person.
A good example is Intoxicated Manslaughter charges. While killing a person in a car accident isn’t necessarily illegal, the reckless act of drunk driving resulting in a car accident can be considered preventable or “reckless”, leading to liability for criminal negligence, or manslaughter charges.
In addition, prosecutors don’t need to prove murderous intent to secure a conviction. They only need to prove that the act causing the death was reckless.
Penalty if Convicted of Manslaughter
Criminal Penalty if Convicted: Persons charged with manslaughter face prosecution for a 2nd Degree Felony which carries a penitentiary sentence that can last between 2 and 20 years.
Put A Seasoned Lawyer on The Case
Contact Attorney Joseph Gagliardi at 713-224-6277
Attorney Joseph Gagliardi is aware of a number of legal strategies to defend people who are accused of offenses that are, subjective at best. One person’s accident is one District Attorney’s claim of reckless behavior leading to death, justifying criminal charges against an otherwise innocent citizen.
If you’re in such a predicament, contact The Gagliardi Law Firm, PLLC at 713-224-6277. We’re ready to hear “your side” of the story.