Sugar Land Texas Homicide Defense Lawyer
Murder | Manslaughter | Negligent Homicide
James (Jim) Sullivan is an
experienced Fort Bend County criminal lawyer. For 25 years, Sullivan
has successfully fought the government in jury trials on behalf of
clients in criminal and juvenile courts.
James Sullivan graduated from the
Trial Lawyers College founded by legendary lawyer Gerry Spence. Sullivan has a
proven record of defending people from all walks of life, faiths and
countries in courts throughout Texas.
Located in northwest Houston
and serving the counties of southeast Texas, James G. Sullivan and
Associates provides those accused of murder, manslaughter and negligent
homicide with an aggressive, experienced defense. Since 1994, Sullivan
has defended at trial several clients accused of murder and homicide
related charges.
In February 2015, Sullivan forced the State to agree to 15 years in
prison on the second jury trial setting. Prior to trial, the State only
offered 45 years. Sullivan’s client carried a gun to a college age party
held in a family’s backyard. To scare off several hostile men that
wanted to fight him, the client fired a warning shot over them and
accidentally struck and killed an innocent bystander.
In 2014, Sullivan assisted his associate Nancy Botts in a murder trial in which the accused initially lied to the investigating officer and even tried to hide the firearm and cover up the physical evidence. Their client claimed self defense in killing a drug addict with a shotgun at close range, however his credibility was destroyed by the lies he initially told to investigators. Even though the jury did find their client guilty, Botts was able to secure a 16 year prison sentence. Prior to trial, the State again only offered 45 years.
Homicide charges, ranging from manslaughter and negligent homicide to capital murder, are very serious and carry serious consequences if convicted.
When facing murder charges, it is
essential to have an experienced criminal defense attorney at your side
to get the best possible outcome.
The different homicide charges carry the following penalties:
- Capital Murder: Life imprisonment or the death penalty
- Murder: 5 years to Life in prison
- Manslaughter: 2 to 20 years in prison
- Negligent Homicide: 180 days to 2 years in a state jail. However, if a deadly weapon is found to have been used, the range is 2 to 10 years in prison.
Contact a Skilled Fort Bend County Murder Defense Lawyer
The outcome of your case is
significantly affected by the experience of the criminal defense lawyer
you hire. It is important to hire a reputable attorney with extensive
trial experience, especially murder trial experience. James Sullivan
will help you understand the charges against you and discuss your
options.
To consult in confidence with an experienced Sugar Land criminal defense lawyer, contact Attorney James Sullivan at 281-546-6428.
