Articles Tagged with Criminal law Texas

Sad young man in car fined by police officer. Traffic stop. What to do in traffic stop.

When do you need an attorney after a traffic stop?

Man Arrested After Police Find Cocaine in Traffic Stop

According to a KSAT News report, a man was arrested after police discovered large amounts of drugs and other contraband in a traffic stop last month.

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(February 6, 2023) Andre McDonald was found guilty of manslaughter by a San Antonio jury on Friday, February 3, for killing his wife back in 2019. It was not an easy conviction – the jury was deadlocked for quite some time over whether or not he should be convicted of murder or manslaughter. How does Texas law define murder v. manslaughter, and what are the legal implications of a manslaughter charge?

Murder v. Manslaughter in Texas

Murder and manslaughter both result in the death of an individual, and both also usually result in a prison sentence for the perpetrator. However, there are significant legal differences between a manslaughter charge and a murder charge in a Texas court.

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