Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

What can/will happen? 50k thft

The very short end of the story is while employed for a credit card company in TX, I raised my credit limit from 2k to 50k with the access they gave me. i was recently caught and fired. Since my serperation police have contacted me and i am awaiting possible charges but i have no idea what, they say they may hold off since i am pregnant i should deliver in a couple of months. What can happen, am i going to loose my children I have never been in any trouble before? what type of punishment am I facing? What should I do? Please help I am very sorry for what I did, I am at a loss for words.....


Asked on 6/13/08, 4:46 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: What can/will happen? 50k thft

Get a lawyer now.

Do not make any statements to anyone regarding what did or did not happen.

Make timely payments on the account.

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Answered on 6/13/08, 5:58 pm
Pat Montgomery Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Re: What can/will happen? 50k thft

You should not talk to the police under any circumstances. If you do not believe me, watch this video.

http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=%22talking+to+the+police%22&hl=en&sitesearch=

If you are arrested you should say repeatedly: "I want to talk to a lawyer," and nothing else.

If you cannot afford an attorney, you should ask that one be appointed. If you do not care for your appointed attorney, you can always fire him/her and hire private counsel. Meanwhile, their services may benefit you.

You should start saving money for a bondsman and a lawyer. Do not allow your lawyer to act as your bondsman, it is a bad idea. A bondsman wants a case closed as quickly as possible in order to avoid potential liability if the client does not show for court. A lawyer may require extended time to obtain your best possible result. Therefore, I believe there is a potential conflict of interest in acting as both lawyer and bondsman.

You should interview Board Certified Criminal Lawyers. Of the thousands of lawyers in Bexar County, only about 50 have this credential. You can visit the Texas Board of Legal Specialization website to see the list. Many are judges or prosecutors, unavailable for you to hire.

I hope you find this information helpful.

WWW.PATMONTGOMERY.COM

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Answered on 6/13/08, 7:26 pm


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