Assault, Manslaughter & Homicide
Attorneys in Houston
You don’t need us to tell you that violent crimes such as assault, manslaughter and homicide carry significant consequences.
Assault of a family member (or someone in close relationship like a girlfriend, parent, sibling or adult child) is a typically misdemeanor for the first offense but a felony for a second offense. Many times, a person who is upset will call the police in spite or anger because they want a verbal situation diffused.
However, when the police arrive, many officers trick the person into saying that they were pushed, hit or slapped when in reality, nothing had happened.
Once the phone call to the police is made, it is very difficult or impossible to stop the ball from rolling. Most Texas district attorneys refuse to dismiss assault of a family member case and often take the cases to trial. They do not want a battered spouse to withdraw charges because their abuser had intimidated her into dropping legitimate charges.
Manslaughter, homicide and murder convictions typically carry heightened terms, life sentences and at times- even the death penalty. While the terms are not usually as harsh, non capital offenses may still subject the accused long prison sentences as mandated by Texas state law.
While the future can seem grim under the circumstances, many times these cases come down to one person’s word against another, a situation which often begs for a jury trial.
At Kahn & Harrison, we represent clients charged with all type of assault or homicide including misdemeanor assault, assault of a family member, felony assault, attempted murder, murder, reckless endangerment, manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, murder for hire, and other offenses involving the unlawful killing of another.
We meticulously gather the facts- interviewing witnesses, performing background checks and working to expose any bias the accuser may have towards you. Out thorough research and comprehensive knowledge of the law will help you to clear your name, and allow us to either get you a short sentence, or possibly even get the charges dismissed completely.
Let us educate you about your rights, and ease your anxiety. Call the qualified attorneys at Kahn & Harrison today.
