If you're facing a manslaughter charges, it's important for you to know that you're in the hands of a manslaughter defense attorney capable of handling this most serious of all offenses. Whether the charge is manslaughter, murder by abuse, or First Degree Murder, you will be facing a senior prosecutor with all of the resources and technologies of the State of Texas aligned against you. You need an experienced manslaughter defense lawyer on your side with a superior grasp of forensics and a superior defense.

As an experienced Fort Worth manslaughter lawyer, I've defended all manner of violent crimes, ranging from from simple assault and domestic violence to Capital Murder.

Every case is unique, and no particular result can ever be suggested or promised. The point is, I know how to conduct a major homicide defense and how to get the job done. When your life is on the line, you need more than just a good effort, you need results.

Manslaughter Lawyer in Fort Worth

Manslaughter is generally defined as causing the unlawful death of another person without premeditation or malice forethought. Though manslaughter is a less serious charged than murder, you are still facing imprisonment if convicted. For example, if you are convicted of manslaughter in the first degree, you could face up to 25 years in prison.

It can be extremely upsetting to be charged with a violent crime such as manslaughter. If the law enforcement agents involved in the case were unable to understand the circumstances or simply jumped to conclusions beyond what was reasonably possible in the case, you could be facing steeper charges than necessary. If you were somehow involved in the death of another human being, you are probably already feeling traumatized and distressed. If you are now held responsible for that person’s death, it can add untold stress and anxiety to your life.

The Fort Worth manslaughter attorneys at John Raggio's Law Firm have many years of experience in Fort Worth manslaughter defense law. If you have been charged with manslaughter and you want to make sure that you have every chance to prove your innocence, you should speak with one of our manslaughter lawyers immediately.

Manslaughter charges in Fort Worth Texas

If you are accused of manslaughter, you could face the following charges:

• Manslaughter in the second degree
• Manslaughter in the first degree
• Aggravated manslaughter in the second degree
• Aggravated manslaughter in the first degree

These charges could result in the following penalties:

• Fines
• Jail time (up to 25 years in prison)
• Probation
• Community service
• Other penalties

With the help of a competent Fort Worth manslaughter lawyer, you could maximize your chances of receiving a minimized sentence or even a dismissal of charges, when possible. It is the duty of your manslaughter attorney to ensure that your constitutional rights are upheld throughout the legal process. If you are looking for a legal representative who will give your case the personal attention and dedication that you need, the Law Offices of John Raggio can help you.

Proven Manslaughter and Assault Defense in Fort Worth County Texas

Your effective defense against a charge of murder, attempted homicide, manslaughter, any level of assault, or aggravated harassment may depend on your lawyer's knowledge of complex investigations and police tactics. When you contact us, we are prepared to explore and question every aspect of your case — with knowledge and perspective gained as high-level prosecutors as well as successful, veteran defense attorneys.

Deep Knowledge of Evidence, Procedure and Police Tactics

Beyond potential jail or prison time, even a misdemeanor assault conviction or a guilty plea to harassment involving e-mail or telephone threats can have a serious impact on your life — limiting your job prospects and appearing anytime someone does a background check on you. A domestic violence conviction can have these effects, bar you from possessing weapons, and even limit contact with your own children.

We know how to defend these cases effectively and aggressively — with thorough investigation and in-depth critical analysis that can disrupt the prosecution's case. Even if you have signed a confession, we can delve into police methods that may amount to coercion and exclude that evidence.

If you or a loved one has been arrested for a violent offense — whether the charge is unfounded or you believe circumstances need to be taken into account — you can turn to us. Your initial consultation will be free and informative.

In many cases, because I was retained as my clients Fort Worth Manlslaughter Lawyer at an early stage of the proceedings, I was able to avoid charges from being brought against my clients. In others, where an arrest on manslaughter or assault charges had already taken place, I was able to put an end to the proceedings, or to lessen the charges that were ultimately brought, by skillfully presenting exculpatory or mitigating evidence to the Fort Worth County grand jury.

I have also been able to obtain outstanding results by reaching plea agreements with prosecutors when appropriate. And of course, because of my vast experience as a manslaughter lawyer and dogged determination, I've done extremely well for my clients when we had to go to Trial. In all of these cases, an aggressive investigation, and the use of forensic experts to assist your defense, makes all the difference in the world.

I'd ask that you take a look at the list below. It shows the Violent Crimes Under Texas Penal Law and the areas where I can help.

• Murder
• Manslaughter
• Criminally Negligent Homicide
• Attempted Murder
• Assault
• Vehicular Assault
• Gang Assault
• Aggravated Assault
• Menacing
• Hazing
• Reckless Endangerment
• Kidnapping
• Unlawful Imprisonment
• Custodial Interference
• Coercion

In manslaughter and other violent crime cases in Fort Worth, there are a number of legal defenses and other critical issues that tend to arise with regularity. I consider myself a very talented manslaughter defense lawyer that is always well-prepared to confront any evidence that a prosecutor may attempt to utilize, and to aggressively investigate all defenses that may lead to your exoneration.

This includes:

• Experience in asserting the so-called “insanity” defense
• Experience in asserting a duress defense
• Experience in asserting a “justification” or self-defense defense
• Experience challenging the testimony of forensic experts used by the State, including medical examiners, serologists, ballistics and fingerprint examiners, toxicologists, chemists and so-called “crime scene reconstructionists”
• Experience in assessing the critical role of forensic evidence, and in particular serological evidence such as DNA, in establishing that there was contact between the victim and the accused

Being under investigation or charged with a violent crime can make you feel like you're on a deserted island. It doesn't have to be that way. If you, or a family member, need help, don't hesitate to contact me. I can be reached using the contact form to the upper left of call me at 888-232-7313.