Wichita Falls, TX asked in Criminal Law for Texas

Q: I'm being charged with willing n knowing having stolen property and the person that gave them to me saying I didn't

An my bondsmen went off my bond cause I didn't have the money n court is coming up

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1 Lawyer Answer

A: I didn't see a question in your posting.

The basics in a criminal matter are as follows:

1. Do NOT talk to police or the DA's office about anything. You are only required to give your name and address.

2. Remember that Bondsmen/Bondswomen, are usually NOT on your side. They provide a service, for which you pay. They are NOT doing you any favors.

3. Be patient, and get all the discovery, recordings, statements, police reports, and other materials the DA wants to use against you, BEFORE you make any kind, of a plea deal.

4. Do NOT TRUST anyone, especially someone who has any interest in the case.

5. Get all the info you can on every witness, including full names, addresses, work info, criminal history, and how they are a witness ( were they a victim, related to the victim, witness to the crime, or other). Everyone has an angle or an interest that is different than yours.

6. Do not talk about your case with anyone, except your lawyer.

7. Get a good lawyer, even if it costs a lot of money $.

I hope you follow my basic rules above. That will at least minimize, your damages, and keep your options open for the future.

Contact me with more details, if you want better advice. It's hard to give legal advice when I don't know the basic facts of your case. Trust NO ONE!

Good Luck!

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