Texas · Texas Penal Code
Tex. Penal Code § 6.04: CAUSATION: CONDUCT AND RESULTS
What this law says, in plain English
This statute defines the legal standard for when a person is criminally responsible for a result based on causation. It establishes rules for determining liability when conduct contributes to an outcome, including when different offenses or victims result from the defendant's actions.
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