Houston Homicide& Manslaughter Defense Attorney

The Law Offices of Matt Horak

Homicide in Texas
Homicide is a violent crime that is committed when a person takes the life of another person.  Homicide may be intentional or unintentional, premeditated or not planned.  When a person is charged with homicide, the extent and severity of his/her criminal charges will largely depend upon whether he/she intentionally killed the victim and whether he/she had planned to kill the victim.  In cases where the homicide was premeditated and intentional, the person accused of homicide will likely face enhanced charges, like first degree murder.

Manslaughter in Texas
Manslaughter is a violent crime that is committed when a person takes the life of another person, but does so without premeditation or in a less culpable way than murder.  For example, if an individual engages in an unlawful behavior, such as driving while impaired and he/she unintentionally causes the death of another person, he/she may be charged with manslaughter. 

Texas Homicide & Manslaughter Defense Lawyer       
Representing Individuals in Harris County & Montgomery County

Individuals who have been charged with murder, homicide or manslaughter should realize that while they have numerous defenses available , they are still facing much higher stakes  as a conviction for homicide or manslaughter can result in life imprisonment, or even the death penalty.  With the stakes being so high, it is imperative that individuals who have been charged with homicide or manslaughter secure the services of an aggressive Houston murder defense attorney, such as Matt Horak.  With years of litigation practice and 3 years experience as a former prosecutor, Attorney Horak has the skills and knowledge it takes to successfully defend people who have been charged with homicide and manslaughter in Houston.

When you’re ready to work with a top-notch Texas homicide or manslaughter defense attorney, contact the Law Offices of Matt Horak!

Murder Defense Lawyer in Texas

If you have been accused of murder, you have every right to be worried about your future. If you are not concerned, you should be. Texas has a broad category of murder crimes punishable by death and to make things worse, they have performed the death penalty 4 times as often as any other state since 1979. If you are suspected of murder, you need the help of a top Houston criminal attorney.

There are four classes of homicide in Texas: capital murder, murder, manslaughter and vehicular manslaughter. Capital murders result in the death penalty or life in prison. To fit into this most grave category of homicide charges, a murder must be preplanned, occur during another serious offense or victimize a child, firefighter or police officer. If there is too much evidence for you to plead wholly innocent, your Houston criminal lawyer may help you fight the death penalty by showing that the murder was not preplanned, was in self defense or was accidental.

When murders are intentional but do not meet any of the qualifications to be deemed a capital murder, they are punishable by life imprisonment and up to $10,000 in fines. Accidental murders are charged as manslaughter and can result in up to 20 years in jail. When a death is caused by a drunk driving accident, the DWI suspect will usually be charged with intoxication manslaughter, which carries the same penalties as manslaughter. Your Houston criminal attorney will review the evidence against you and decide if it is best to fight the charges or negotiate a plea bargain. When you hire The Law Offices of Matt Horak, you receive a top crime defense in Houston, Texas. We assure all of the evidence against you will be reviewed to ensure it is legally admissible in court. If not, we will work to have it suppressed from the trial and to have the case dropped.

If you are facing murder charges, don’t trust your defense with just anyone. This is a life or death matter requiring only the most skilled Houston criminal lawyer. Call our offices today to discuss your case.