Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
Self Defense ending in a homicide
What is the maximum sentence for murder when committed in self defense?
Asked on 11/14/97, 3:53 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Gerald McDougall
Law Office of Gerald McDougall
Self-Defense question TX law
If it is truly self-defense or defense of another, as defined in Texas Penal Code 9.32 and 9.33, there is no minimum sentence since if the jury believes the defense, it MUST acquit. If the jury or court disbelieves the affirmative defense of self-defense beyond a reasonable doubt and convicts, the maximum sentence is life or 99 years.,
Answered on 11/14/97, 6:31 pm
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