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Being accused of murder or homicide is one of the most serious legal situations anyone can face. The outcome of your case will impact your freedom and your future. At Looney Smith Conrad & Hefti P.C., our team of seasoned Houston murder lawyers brings decades of courtroom experience to bear, fighting aggressively to defend your rights at every stage of the case.
While both murder and homicide involve the death of another human being, there are key legal distinctions between the two:
Murder is nearly always a crime, particularly when intent to kill is proven. Even if the accused intended to kill one person and another dies instead, the charge remains. Further, a party to the offense may be charged with murder if they played a role, even if they did not personally cause the death. Additionally, Texas has a felony murder rule, which means they can charge someone with murder if someone dies during the course of another felony, even if that death wasn’t intended.
Texas recognizes aggravating circumstances that may elevate a murder charge to capital murder which allows for imposition of the death penalty.
Each case is different, but possible legal defenses or mitigation may include:
Facing a murder or homicide charge is overwhelming, but you do not have to do it alone. The attorneys at Looney Smith Conrad & Hefti P.C. have a proven record of taking complex, high-stakes criminal cases to trial and winning.
If you or someone you love has been charged with murder or homicide, the time to act is now. Contact Looney Smith Conrad & Hefti P.C. for a confidential, no-obligation case evaluation. We serve Houston, the state of Texas, and clients across the United States.
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