San Antonio Murder / Capital Murder / Manslaughter Lawyer

Being convicted of a violent crime can impact your entire life. The penalties for these crimes are usually severe due to the violent nature of the charges, and typically include prison sentences, hefty fines, and loss of rights. Larry Dean Bloomquist, Attorney at Law, our San Antonio violent crime lawyer has successfully represented numerous clients facing serious charges. Our criminal defense firm has extensive experience and know-how when it comes to defense strategies and protecting our clients.

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About Violent Crimes in Texas

Often, violent crimes include the use of a weapon, cause bodily injury to another individual, or threaten bodily injury to another individual. Because these kinds of crimes cause serious or perceived harm and damage to another person or property, convictions are followed with harsh punishments. Our San Antonio violent crime attorney has handled a wide variety of violent crime charges, and have even successfully had many of these charges dismissed.

 

Types of violent crimes that we can represent:

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• Assault

• Aggravated Assault

• Arson

• Battery

• Burglary

• Domestic Violence

• Kidnapping

• Manslaughter

• Murder

• Sexual Assault

 

Defending Capital Murder Charges

Capital murder is the intentional killing of another with an aggravating factor such as the murder of a very young child or a law enforcement officer. It can also be considered capital murder if the killing occurred during the commission of another serious felony such as:

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• Kidnapping

• Burglary

• Robbery

• Sexual assault

• Escape from prison

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The penalty of conviction is often death or life in prison. No other crime carries such a heavy price; no risk is greater. This is why you must find the most qualified attorney available. At Larry Dean Bloomquist, Attorney at Law, our San Antonio murder attorney defends your life. We have former prosecutor experience that allows us to gain insight on how the opposition thinks and reacts. Larry Bloomquist, one of our founding partners, handled capital murder cases during his time as a prosecutor and knows how these cases are approached. We work to help you obtain the favorable outcome you desire.

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Serious Cases. Serious Representation.

Capital murder cases are serious and unique. There are special laws and rules that regulate these matters. It is not common to find attorneys who have extensive experience with defense in capital murder cases. Our San Antonio murder lawyers have the necessary knowledge and skill necessary to guide you through these matters effectively. Life or death is not the time to gamble on an inexperienced attorney.

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You should ask a potential lawyer the following:

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• Have you been involved in a capital murder trial?

• What work did you do on the case?

• What special training do you have in these cases?

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Top-Notch Counsel for Kiddnapping

Kidnapping is, without a person's consent, restricting their movements by either confining them or moving them from place to place where they are unlikely to be found with intent to prevent their liberation. Kidnapping is a third-degree felony punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000.00 and from 2 years to 10 years in prison. Probation is a possibility with terms up to 10 years.

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Aggravated kidnapping is committing a kidnapping with an aggravating factor such as:

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• Use or exhibition of a deadly weapon during the crime.

• Intent to inflict bodily injury or abuse victim sexually.

• Intent to hold victim for ransom or reward.

• Intent to use victim as a human shield, or hostage.

• Intent to terrorize victim.

• Intent to facilitate the commission of a felony or the flight after the commission of a felony.

• Intent to interfere with the performance of any governmental or political function.

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Murder is a first-degree felony punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000.00 and confinement from 5 years to 99 years or life in prison. It may be shown that the crime was committed in "sudden passion arising from adequate cause," in which case it is a second-degree felony punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000.00 and confinement from 2 years to 20 years in prison.

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Murder can be committed by:

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• Intentionally or knowingly causing the death of another

• Intending to cause serious bodily injury to another and commit an act clearly dangerous to human life that causes the death of another

• During the commission of a felony or the flight after committing an act clearly dangerous to human life that causes the death of another

 

Manslaughter Representation

Manslaughter is recklessly causing the death of another. It is a second-degree felony punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000.00 and confinement from 2 years to 20 years in prison. Our San Antonio manslaughter lawyers work hard to defend your rights and freedom during this difficult time. We utilize extensive experience gained over 2,000 criminal cases, passionately defending your life.

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If you have been charged with a violent crime in San Antonio, it is imperative that you seek legal counsel immediately. Larry Dean Bloomquist, Attorney at Law believes that everyone has the right to legal defense, no matter how serious or violent their crime may be. Securing dedicated and qualified defense could mean the difference between spending years in prison and having your charges completely dismissed.

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We handle criminal law cases throughout Central Texas, including, San Antonio, Seguin, New Braunfels, and Boerne, Texas.