Sexual Based Offenses are some of the most serious offenses in Texas. If your are accused of a sex offense your freedom and reputation are at stake. Cami has extensive experience handling sex offenses. Her time as a prosecutor in the Special Victim Unit gives her the unique ability to anticipate what a case will need.
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In addition to criminal consequences, sex offenses can lead to many other consequences for your future, including having to register as a sex offender. Cami knows what to expect and can help mitigate or prevent these consequences.
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Homicide
Homicide in the Texas Penal Code includes the Offenses against the Person including Murder, Manslaughter, and Criminally Negligent Homicide.
Murder:
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First-Degree Murder:
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Definition: Intentionally or knowingly causing the death of another person. This includes committing an act clearly dangerous to human life that results in death.
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Classification: First-Degree Felony.
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Punishment: 5 to 99 years or life imprisonment, and a possible fine up to $10,000.
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Second-Degree Murder (Sudden Passion):
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Definition: A murder charge reduced to second degree if committed in sudden passion arising from an adequate cause, such as provocation.
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Classification: Second-Degree Felony.
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Punishment: 2 to 20 years imprisonment, and a possible fine up to $10,000.
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Capital Murder:
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Definition: Murder under specific circumstances, such as killing a peace officer, firefighter, or a child under 10 years old, or committing a murder during another felony like kidnapping, burglary, or sexual assault.
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Classification: Capital Felony.
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Punishment: Life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty.
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Manslaughter: Voluntary Manslaughter
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Definition: Intentionally causing the death of another in the heat of passion, in response to adequate provocation by the victim.
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Classification: Second-Degree Felony.
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Punishment: 2 to 20 years imprisonment, and a possible fine up to $10,000.
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Involuntary Manslaughter:
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Definition: Causing the death of another person through reckless behavior, without intent to kill.
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Classification: Second-Degree Felony.
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Punishment: 2 to 20 years imprisonment, and a possible fine up to $10,000.
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Criminally Negligent Homicide:
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Definition: Causing the death of another person through criminal negligence, such as failing to be aware of a substantial and unjustifiable risk that leads to someone's death.
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Classification: State Jail Felony.
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Punishment: 180 days to 2 years in state jail, and a possible fine up to $10,000.
Involuntary Manslaughter:
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Definition: Causing the death of another person through reckless behavior, without intent to kill.
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Classification: Second-Degree Felony.
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Punishment: 2 to 20 years imprisonment, and a possible fine up to $10,000.
Criminally Negligent Homicide:
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Definition: Causing the death of another person through criminal negligence, such as failing to be aware of a substantial and unjustifiable risk that leads to someone's death.
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Classification: State Jail Felony.
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Punishment: 180 days to 2 years in state jail, and a possible fine up to $10,000.
Assault & Battery
Aggravated Assault:
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Assault with a Deadly Weapon:
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Definition: Causing serious bodily injury to another person using a deadly weapon.
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Classification: Second-Degree Felony (or First-Degree if against a family member or public servant).
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Punishment: 2 to 20 years imprisonment, and a possible fine up to $10,000. If a First-Degree Felony, 5 to 99 years or life imprisonment, and a possible fine up to $10,000.
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Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury:
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Definition: Causing substantial risk of death, permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of a bodily function.
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Classification: Second-Degree Felony.
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Punishment: 2 to 20 years imprisonment, and a possible fine up to $10,000.
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Simple Assault:
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Physical Assault:
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Definition: Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to another person.
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Classification: Class A Misdemeanor.
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Punishment: Up to 1 year in county jail, and a possible fine up to $4,000.
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Threat of Assault:
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Definition: Intentionally or knowingly threatening another with imminent bodily injury.
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Classification: Class C Misdemeanor.
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Punishment: Fine up to $500.
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Provocative Contact:
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Definition: Intentionally or knowingly causing physical contact with another when the offender knows or should reasonably believe that the other person will regard the contact as offensive or provocative.
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Classification: Class C Misdemeanor.
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Punishment: Fine up to $500.
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Kidnapping & Unlawful Restraint
Simple Kidnapping:
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Definition: Intentionally or knowingly abducting another person without their consent.
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Classification: Third-Degree Felony.
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Punishment: 2 to 10 years imprisonment, and a possible fine up to $10,000.
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Aggravated Kidnapping:
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Definition: Kidnapping under aggravating circumstances, such as intent to hold the victim for ransom, use them as a shield or hostage, or to inflict bodily injury or abuse.
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Classification: First-Degree Felony.
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Punishment: 5 to 99 years or life imprisonment, and a possible fine up to $10,000. Reduced to a Second-Degree Felony (2 to 20 years imprisonment) if the victim is released voluntarily in a safe place.