Murder Homicide Charge Houston Texas

Many defendants accused of murder and capital murder have relied on the legal expertise of Tad Nelson of the Law Firm of Tad Nelson & Associates. The firm has handled a number of high profile homicide trials. Murder, also known as homicide, refers to the killing of another human being. Those found guilty of homicide can face life imprisonment or in Texas, the death penalty. Few litigators in the area have the experience and background to represent clients who are facing the death penalty. Attorney Tad Nelson is among an elite group of criminal defense attorneys in Galveston who have obtained “not guilty” verdicts for clients accused of homicide.

Mr. Nelson is approved for First and Second Chairs with the State of Texas Second Administrative Judicial Region. The firm is listed as qualified counsel for capital cases in accordance with Article 26.052 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Mr. Nelson is also certified by the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas to defend murder cases in federal court. Attorney Tad Nelson maintains his Board Certification by attending required continuing education courses. He is a regular attendee at the California Death Penalty Defense Workshop, widely regarded as the premier conference for criminal defense attorneys involved in capital murder trials.

Consequences of a Capital Murder Charge

The consequences of a capital murder charge can result in life imprisonment or execution. Trials may last months or years. The State of Texas adopted lethal injection as means of execution in 1977. The potential loss of life and liberty should never be left in the hands of an inexperienced attorney. When facing these dire consequences, Attorney Tad Nelson is able to provide the best defense possible to clients who are facing the worst punishments.

The following crimes are Capital Murder in Texas:

• Murder of a public safety officer or firefighter;
• Murder during the commission of kidnapping, burglary, robbery, aggravated sexual assault, arson, or obstruction or retaliation;
• Murder for remuneration;
• Murder during prison escape;
• Murder of a correctional employee;
• Murder by a state prison inmate who is serving a life sentence for any of five offenses (murder, capital murder, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated sexual assault, or aggravated robbery);
• Multiple murders;
• Murder of an individual under six years of age.

If you have been involved in a homicide or murder, protect your life and liberty by contacting the Texas capital murder defense team at Tad Nelson & Associates immediately at (281) 280-0100.