Houston Homicide Defense Attorney
Murder | Manslaughter | Negligent Homicide
Located in northwest Houston,
and serving the counties of southeast Texas, James G. Sullivan and
Associates provides those accused of murder, manslaughter and negligent
homicide with an aggressive, experienced defense. Since 1994, Sullivan
has defended at trial several clients accused of murder and homicide
related charges.
In his most recent murder case
in February 2015, Sullivan forced the State to agree to 15 years in
prison on the second jury trial setting. Prior to trial, the State only
offered 45 years. Sullivan’s client carried a gun to a college age party
held in a family’s backyard. To scare off several hostile men that
wanted to fight him, the client fired a warning shot over them and
accidentally struck and killed an innocent bystander.
In 2014, Sullivan assisted his
associate Nancy Botts in a murder trial in which the accused initially
lied to the investigating officer and even tried to hide the firearm and
cover up the physical evidence. Their client claimed self defense in
killing a drug addict with a shotgun at close range, however his
credibility was destroyed by the lies he initially told to
investigators. Even though the jury did find their client guilty, Botts
was able to secure a 16 year prison sentence. Prior to trial, the State
again only offered 45 years.
Homicide charges, ranging from
manslaughter and negligent homicide to capital murder, are very serious
and carry serious consequences if convicted.
When facing murder charges, it is
essential to have an experienced criminal defense attorney at your side
to get the best possible outcome.
The different homicide charges carry the following penalties:
- Capital Murder: Life imprisonment or the death penalty
- Murder: 5 years to Life in prison
- Manslaughter: 2 to 20 years in prison
- Negligent Homicide: 180 days to 2 years in a state jail. However, if a deadly weapon is found to have been used, the range is 2 to 10 years in prison.
Contact a Skilled Houston Murder Defense Lawyer
The outcome of your case is
significantly affected by the experience of the criminal defense lawyer
you hire. It is important to hire a reputable attorney with extensive
trial experience, especially murder trial experience. James Sullivan
will help you understand the charges against you and discuss your
options.
To consult in confidence with an experienced Houston criminal defense lawyer, contact Attorney James Sullivan at 281-546-6428.
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HOUSTON, TEXAS & HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL LAWYERS
Serving Houston, Cypress, Sugar Land, Clear Lake, Pasadena, La Porte, Missouri City, Friendswood, Richmond, Hempstead, Humble, Tomball, Bellaire, Deer Park, Katy and other communities in Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Waller County.
Our Houston criminal lawyers defend clients charged with crimes in district courts and county criminal courts, including domestic violence (assault of a family member), drug possession or drug delivery, violent crimes, and juvenile delinquency.
