Dallas Murder Attorney

Are You Looking for the Best Dallas Murder Attorney?

If you are charged with manslaughter, murder, or capital murder in Dallas, both your life and your freedom are on the line. Texas upholds a tough on crime reputation by vigorously prosecuting individuals accused of violent offenses. Texas is in fact a national leader in executions and has a significant population of death row inmates.

The Saputo Toufexis attorneys have dedicated their careers to defending clients in serious cases like these. We maintain an unwavering dedication to delivering experienced legal representation, and we represent clients who expect this highest level of legal representation. Whether you are a suspect in a murder case or your loved one is already facing murder charges in Texas, don’t wait another minute to protect yourself and your family.

At Saputo Toufexis, we build strong, effective defense strategy for homicide charges with the full force of our legal team. Our murder defense attorneys understand how the state builds murder cases in Texas. Our comprehensive approach to handling both death penalty and non-capital cases includes both advocacy in the courtrooms of Dallas and the severe penalties that come outside the courtroom with this kind of criminal prosecution.

What Are the Different Types of Murder Charges, Including Capital Murder and Criminally Negligent Homicide?

Texas recognizes multiple homicide charges, including murder, capital murder, manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide. The most serious charges are murder and capital murder. These include causing death of another intentionally, inflicting serious bodily injury that results in death, or an unintentional killing in the course of a felony criminal transaction. Murder charges in Texas also apply under the state’s new fentanyl law when a person supplies drugs that result in death.

Other charges involving the death of another person include intoxication manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, and voluntary manslaughter. These offenses reflect different mental states, from intent to criminal negligence, and each is charged and punished differently under Texas law. Manslaughter requires the state to prove a person recklessly took another human life, such as in a fatal accident. Criminally negligent homicide applies when a person causes death by failing to act with reasonable care, even if they did not intend to cause harm.

These distinctions matter. A skilled team of murder defense attorneys can make the difference between a prison sentence and a dismissal. Each type of murder case requires careful analysis of the facts, the applicable statutes, and any available defenses under the Texas Penal Code.

How a Defense Lawyer Can Get a Murder Charge Dropped

In order to get a a Murder charge dropped, you must convince the state that they cannot prove at least one of the elements of the offense as it is defined in Penal Code §19.02.^[1] Our lawyers are experts in Texas Murder law, and we leverage our legal knowledge to mount successful defenses to government prosecutions.

Our deep understanding of the Texas law regarding Murder helps us aggressively defend you in court. Our attorneys publish and regularly update a resource guide about every crime in the state of Texas, including a detailed analysis of the Murder statute in Texas.

What are the Penalties for Murder? Can I get the Dealth Penalty?

A person convicted of capital murder faces life in prison or death by execution. This capital felony is reserved for the state’s most serious homicide charges. Texas capital murder charges can stem from the murder of a police officer while on official duty, terrorist activity, murders of more than one person, or particularly violent acts.

What Are the Best Legal Defenses Used by Experienced Murder Defense Attorneys?

If the accused acted in self-defense, preserving human life was the actual intent. In this case, when someone’s life was in immediate danger, the law provides the affirmative defense of self-defense. Other defenses include sudden passion and challenging the intent element.

What Should You Do If You’re Facing Charges in Dallas for Murder or a Grand Jury Indictment?

If you’re facing murder charges, assert your rights early. Our attorneys work to prevent charges from ever reaching indictment. In many violent crimes, we intervene before the grand jury meets to challenge the case’s foundation and avoid formal prosecution altogether.

Our team provides aggressive representation for clients charged with violent crimes. These cases demand assertive, targeted efforts to raise reasonable doubt at every stage. Make sure to contact us early for a free consultation if you’re facing charges.

How Can a Defense Lawyer Help You After a Murder Arrest in Dallas County?

Our murder lawyer stands ready to intervene immediately after arrest. From the start, we assess whether the state can prove murder beyond a reasonable doubt.

In Dallas County, many murder cases originate from incidents inside a penal institution, or cases involving the death of another during flight from a felony. When you’re facing murder in Texas, even without a death penalty enhancement, the punishment can still include life in prison.

Every case requires careful review of the circumstances behind the charges and a seasoned murder lawyer to navigate the early decisions that shape the rest of the prosecution.

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While on duty I was forced to defend myself with lethal force. I contacted Mr. Paul Saputo the next day and he was very friendly and reassuring when I explained the events that took place. He said he would have his investigators out that day to go over the crime scene and he explained to me what to expect next and case scenarios. I felt after speaking with him I was in good hands with a capable attorney and confident I would be represented well. He was always available when I needed to speak with him and always friendly and professional. I was cleared in this shooting and having Mr.Saputo there made this whole ordeal manageable.

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Legal References:

^1. Texas Penal Code §19.02.