13.05 – CRIMINAL HOMICIDE COMMITTED OUTSIDE THIS STATE. The
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 13.05
Summary
This law allows Texas to prosecute criminal homicide cases that occur partially or entirely outside the state if Texas has jurisdiction. It specifies the counties where such prosecutions can take place based on the location of the injury, the offender, or the victim's death or body recovery.
Allows prosecution for homicides occurring outside Texas.
Jurisdiction is based on specific locations related to the crime.
Applies when Texas has legal authority to prosecute.
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