19.01 – TYPES OF CRIMINAL HOMICIDE. (a) A person commits
Texas Penal Code § 19.01
Summary
This law defines criminal homicide in Texas, outlining the different types based on the perpetrator's intent or negligence. It affects individuals charged with causing the death of another person, categorizing the offense into murder, capital murder, manslaughter, or criminally negligent homicide.
Criminal homicide includes various forms based on intent.
Types include murder, manslaughter, and negligent homicide.
Intent can be intentional, knowing, reckless, or negligent.
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