Manslaughter

From the Law Office of Alison Grinter in Dallas, Texas

Contents 1 Degree 2 Statute(s) 3 Caselaw 4 Collateral Consequences 5 Notes

Degree

It is a second degree felony to recklessly cause the death of an individual.

Statute(s)

§ 19.04. MANSLAUGHTER.

(a) A person commits an offense if he recklessly causes the death of an individual.

(b) An offense under this section is a felony of the second degree.

Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Renumbered from Penal Code § 19.04 by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 1123, ch. 426, art. 2, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 307, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Renumbered from Penal Code § 19.05 and amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, § 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.

Caselaw

Collateral Consequences

See Felony Conviction
Adoption and Foster Care

Notes

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