What is Voluntary Manslaughter?
The most serious criminal charges are the ones that involve the death of another person. An alleged homicide can lead to a murder charge which can carry life in prison or even the death penalty in Texas. However, not all criminal homicide cases result in murder charges. Manslaughter is a lesser—but still very serious—homicide charge. There are two categories of manslaughter — voluntary and involuntary. Here, our Fort Worth manslaughter defense attorney provides a comprehensive guide to voluntary manslaughter charges in Texas. Texas Law: What is Manslaughter? The broad definition of manslaughter is the killing of another person without malice,...