Texas Involuntary Manslaughter Defense Lawyer
Manslaughter is a serious charge that should not be taken any more lightly than a murder charge. Though they are different, and upon conviction of manslaughter, you may be subject to a lesser sentence, you are still facing jail time, fines and a permanent criminal record for a violent crime.
At the office of Joe D. Gonzales in San Antonio, Texas, criminal defense lawyer Joe D. Gonzales represents individuals who are facing manslaughter charges in courts throughout South Texas. As a former judge and former prosecutor with over 20 years of criminal law experience, attorney Gonzales can provide the insight and information you need to understand how your case may be handled. Contact the office today to schedule a free initial consultation to learn more about what a possible manslaughter charge or conviction means for you.
Manslaughter
In general manslaughter can be broken down into a variety of types of manslaughter, including:
- Voluntary manslaughter
- Involuntary manslaughter
- Constructive manslaughter
- Criminally negligent manslaughter
Vehicular Manslaughter
Vehicular manslaughter is essentially manslaughter that is committed with a vehicle, such as a car or a truck. Since a motor vehicle may be considered a deadly weapon, the negligent operation of a vehicle that results in a death may lead to vehicular manslaughter or felony manslaughter charges.
In addition to general manslaughter and vehicular manslaughter, the firm also handles cases of intoxication manslaughter. These are specifically defined offenses within the Texas penal code and charges of intoxication manslaughter may be filed if an individual who is driving under the influence or drunk driving and causes the accidental death of another.
A manslaughter or vehicular manslaughter charge can leave you facing extensive jail time. Contact Joe D. Gonzales & Associates in San Antonio, Texas, for a free consultation. As part of the firm's complete criminal defense services, attorney Joe Gonzales assists clients with jail release and bond hearings at no cost once retained as counsel.
