Homicide Attorney in Fort Worth

Former Prosecutor Navid Alband Has Tried More Than 100 Cases to a Jury

A homicide investigation or charge in Fort Worth demands immediate, careful legal attention. At The Alband Law Firm, Attorney Navid Alband draws on more than 18 years of legal experience, including five years as a prosecutor in the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, to examine the allegations, evidence, mental state, causation, and prosecution’s theory of the case.

Choosing legal representation means finding counsel who can assess the facts that may shape the charge, identify constitutional concerns, and develop a defense strategy around your specific circumstances.

If investigators want to question you or you have been arrested, exercise your right to remain silent and call (817) 997-4366 before discussing the facts of the case.

Navigating Homicide Charges in Fort Worth, TX

Defending against homicide charges in Fort Worth requires a clear understanding of Texas Penal Code Chapter 19 and the felony-court process. Texas recognizes criminal homicide as murder, capital murder, manslaughter, or criminally negligent homicide. The facts alleged, including the required mental state and circumstances of the death, can affect the offense the state pursues.

Murder allegations may involve intentional or knowing conduct, intent to cause serious bodily injury through a clearly dangerous act, or certain felony-related conduct causing death. Capital murder is a separate capital felony category that applies only in specified statutory circumstances. Manslaughter concerns recklessly causing a death, while criminally negligent homicide concerns causing a death through criminal negligence.

Tarrant County district courts have jurisdiction over felony offenses, including murder and capital murder. We serve clients in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, and the greater Dallas-Fort Worth region, preparing each case around the evidence, applicable law, and procedural posture rather than assumptions about how a particular case will proceed.

Former Prosecutor Experience in Homicide Defense

Attorney Alband has tried more than 100 cases to a jury. Our approach begins with the facts and circumstances of the individual case.

Our Relevant Credentials Include:

• Trial Recognition: Attorney Navid Alband has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as a Top 40 Under 40 honoree and Top 100 Trial Lawyer.
• Former Prosecutor Perspective: Attorney Alband’s five years in the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office inform how we evaluate the prosecution’s evidence and theory.
• Tailored Legal Representation: We treat clients as individuals, not case numbers, and build defense strategies around the specific facts and goals of the case.
• Client-Focused Service: Attorney Alband holds a 10.0 Avvo rating and has 20 five-star reviews on his attorney profile, while our client testimonials reflect our commitment to personal attention.

We maintain direct communication and transparency throughout representation. You deserve to understand the decisions, court dates, and legal issues affecting your case.

Understanding the Legal Process in Fort Worth Homicide Cases

A homicide criminal defense attorney in Fort Worth can become involved during an investigation, after an arrest or summons, or once charges are filed. The process may include charging, indictment, arraignment, discovery, pretrial hearings, motions, negotiations, and a jury trial. Timing and procedure vary with the allegations and the court handling the case.

Key Stages May Include:

• Investigation and Initial Proceedings: Early counsel can help protect your right to remain silent and assess the information available at the outset of the case.
• Case Evaluation and Evidence Review: We review witness accounts, physical or digital evidence, statements, search and seizure issues, causation, and the mental state alleged by the prosecution.
• Defense Strategy Development: We investigate witness-related issues and develop a strategy based on whether the evidence supports every element of the charged offense.
• Pretrial Litigation and Trial Preparation: When the facts and applicable law support it, we may file motions addressing evidence or procedure, including evidence suppression, which asks the court to exclude unlawfully obtained evidence.

The prosecution must prove the charged offense beyond a reasonable doubt. Depending on the evidence and law, a defense may involve challenging the state’s proof, disputing intent or causation, raising a supported defense, pursuing an appropriate resolution, or preparing the case for trial.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Penalties Can Apply to Texas Homicide Charges?

Penalties depend on the specific offense, statutory circumstances, prior history, enhancements, and case posture. Under Texas Penal Code Chapter 19, murder is generally a first-degree felony, while capital murder is a capital felony. Manslaughter is generally a second-degree felony, and criminally negligent homicide is generally a state jail felony. We can explain the range associated with the charge and facts at issue.

The state must first prove the charged offense.

How Does Former Prosecutor Experience Help My Defense?

Attorney Alband’s prior work as a Tarrant County prosecutor helps us evaluate how the state may organize evidence, present witness testimony, and frame its theory. That perspective informs our case review and preparation.

It doesn’t determine an outcome. It gives us a practical foundation for examining the prosecution’s proof and preparing a response grounded in the facts and law.

What Should I Do If Police Question Me?

Exercise your right to remain silent and ask for an attorney before answering questions about a homicide allegation. Avoid discussing the facts with investigators or others until you receive legal advice.

Contact us as soon as possible to speak with an experienced homicide defense attorney. Early representation can allow counsel to begin evaluating the situation and available evidence.

Can a Homicide Charge Be Reduced or Dismissed?

A charge can change or be dismissed only when the evidence, applicable law, prosecutorial decisions, court rulings, or litigation support that result. We analyze the allegations and available evidence to identify legally supported options.

We explain whether negotiations, pretrial litigation, or trial preparation may fit the facts and procedural posture of your case.

How Do Tarrant County Felony Courts Affect My Case?

Tarrant County district courts handle felony matters, including murder and capital murder cases. Court procedures, scheduling, charging decisions, discovery, hearings, and rulings can affect the pace and direction of a case.

We help clients understand the procedural stages ahead and prepare for each one. No attorney can predict how a prosecutor or judge will act in a particular case.

Discuss a Homicide Investigation or Charge With Our Firm

If you’re being investigated for or charged with homicide, early legal guidance can help you avoid making statements before you understand your rights and options. We provide direct communication, personal attention, and a defense strategy built around the circumstances you face.

Contact The Alband Law Firm today at (817) 997-4366 for a free, confidential consultation. We can review the information you provide and discuss how we may assist with your criminal defense.