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In Texas, to prove a murder charge prosecutors must prove beyond a reasonable doubt one of the following:
To elevate the charge to capital murder, rather than just "murder" in Texas, at least one of the following conditions must apply:
There are several potential defenses to capital murder charges in Texas. It's essential to note that if none of the criteria are met for capital murder, the defendant may still be found guilty of a lesser murder charge or a lower-level offense.
Murder and capital murder charges in Texas carry severe penalties. For murder a person can receive 5-99 years or life as a possible sentence. Generally, the punishment for a capital murder in Texas is either a death sentence or life in prison without the possibility of parole. However, if the defendant is declared incapacitated, such as due to mental disability or insanity, they may be spared from the death penalty. In Texas, the minimum age for receiving the death penalty is 17 years. When facing murder or capital murder charges, it is imperative to secure skilled legal representation and mount a robust defense. Mr. Mims and our team of investigators and mitigation specialists have worked with doctors and other experts to resolve over 50 capital murder cases all over the State of Texas. The team at Boren & Mims are highly trained and experienced in this unique area of the law.
First-degree murder (capital murder) in Texas carries severe penalties, and as a state that permits capital punishment, it can lead to a death penalty sentence. Generally, the punishment for a capital felony in Texas is either death or life in prison without the possibility of parole. However, if the defendant is declared incapacitated, such as due to mental disability or insanity, they may be spared from the death penalty. In Texas, the minimum age for receiving the death penalty is 17 years. When facing capital murder charges, it is imperative to secure skilled legal representation like the attorneys at Boren and Mims, who are well-equipped to navigate the intricacies of Texas capital murder laws and mount a robust defense.