When a wrongful death occurs unintentionally through an act of negligence or carelessness, this is not necessarily a crime in Texas. However, if the defendant killed someone through an egregious act of negligence that demonstrated a clear disregard for the safety of others, criminal charges are possible. It is also likely that a defendant would face prosecution if the death they caused occurred due to an act of illegal misconduct, such as a DUI. Your Houston wrongful death attorney will be invaluable for proving the nature of the defendant’s actions, and they will advise you as to how a defendant’s intentional misconduct could influence your final recovery.