Capital Murder

When someone is the suspect of a murder or manslaughter investigation, it is important to appoint the Dallas Criminal Attorney as soon as possible. An accused person cannot afford to make a mistake when facing legal prosecution for such as serious crime.

The legal team here at the Dallas Criminal Attorney knows that you are counting on us to successfully defend your case. We have experience with all types of murder charges including those cases involving capital murder.

A person can be charged for capital murder for committing any of the following acts:

The person murders a peace officer or fireman who is acting in the lawful discharge of an official duty and who the person knows is a peace officer or fireman;
The person intentionally commits the murder in the course of committing or attempting to commit kidnapping, burglary, robbery, aggravated sexual assault, arson, obstruction or retaliation, or terroristic threat;
The person commits the murder for remuneration or the promise of remuneration or employs another to commit the murder for remuneration or the promise of remuneration;
The person commits the murder while escaping or attempting to escape from a penal institution;
The person, while incarcerated in a penal institution, murders another:
- (A) who is employed in the operation of the penal institution; or
- (B) with the intent to establish, maintain, or participate in a
The person murders more than one person during one crime or a series of similar crimes;
The person murders an individual under six years of age; or
The person murders another person in retaliation for or on account of the service or status of the other person as a judge or justice of the supreme court, the court of criminal appeals, a court of appeals, a district court, a criminal district court, a constitutional county court, a statutory county court, a justice court, or a municipal court.

Any of these offenses are considered capital felonies. But even if you are convicted for such charges, you may not necessarily be sentenced to capital punishment with the help of the right attorney.

The Dallas murder and manslaughter defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Dallas Criminal Attorney have successfully defended numerous murder and manslaughter charges. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation. We have the skill, knowledge, and experience to help!