Larry B. Douglas Attorney at Law Attorney Houston Texas

As a homicide attorney in Houston, I represent those accused of some of the most violent of crimes.  If you or a loved one, are facing a murder, manslaughter or homicide charge and live near Houston, Texas, you will most definitely need my services. These are extremely serious allegations, and if found guilty, you could spend decades or even the rest of your life, in prison without the possibility of parole.
 
Although most people think the legal terms  "homicide" and "murder" are interchangeable, there is a very large difference between the charges.
 

• Murder: a person is charged with "murder" if it is believed that they specifically and maliciously intended to take another human being's life. Additionally murder can be further broken down further into two categories… First or Second-Degree Murder.  
• Manslaughter: Manslaughter, on the other hand, refers to situations when the accused did not plan to take a life, nor did he, or she, intend for the victim to die as a result of his actions.
• Justifiable Homicide: Finally, justifiable homicide, which is a classification rather than a legal charge, is when one person kills another in self-defense or something similar.

While you have a constitutional right to represent yourself in court, we certainly do not advise you do so… the stakes are simply too high. And anyone who doesn't know the law, is not familiar with rules of evidence, or what is permissible in court, is going to do themselves far more harm than good. What you need is a very experienced, and very aggressive homicide attorney in Houston, who not only has a proven track record but has a thorough understand of police procedure.
 
Additionally, in order to be able to successfully defend a person charged with murder, the attorney has to be able to control the direction of the trial, which means being more familiar with the details of the case, than the prosecuting attorney. They should also be more knowledgeable about homicide laws than anyone else in the courtroom. Additionally, since the wrong jury can lose cases, they have to be experts at picking a jury.  As a homicide attorney in Houston, I am experienced in handling these types of trials and usually have a good idea of what type of person they I want on the jury long before the trial begins.
 
As homicide attorneys in Houston, I have spent years working with officers and detectives in the greater Houston area. An initial consultation with one could greatly help you to understand the charges against you, the defenses available to you, and if there are plea bargains that could be negotiated with the prosecution on your behalf. I do not recommend you speak to anyone without a lawyer present or without consulting with a lawyer first. You do have the right to remain silent, and should do so until you speak with an attorney.
 
The prosecution's office always views murder to be the gravest of all crimes and will do everything they can to prove you are guilty in a court of law.  As a homicide attorney in Houston, I can ensure that you are not punished for a crime you did not commit.  However, the more time you take to hire a lawyer, the harder it is in fighting the charges brought against you. You need to contact us now to begin the fight for your freedom.