Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
Charged with 2counts of forgery nad theft over 1500.00
I was charged with one count of forgery and one count of theft over 1500.00. This is a first offense. I've never been in any kind of trouble at all. I tottally cooperated with the investigation. Came in to talk to the police and turned myself in without incident. I've been told this is a State Jail Felony, and being a first time offender will more then likely get porbation. I don't have a lawyer yet. And will probably get a court appointed one. I'm scared and wondering what is going to happen to me. Thanks
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Charged with 2counts of forgery nad theft over 1500.00
I cannot tell if you mean you signed a confession, but in any event, you really should stop discussing the case with ANYONE except a lawyer.
I am presuming that you made bond. Be careful, some judges do not want to appoint a 'free' lawyer if you had the money to post bond. You should make appointments with attorneys in your area -- you might be surprised, you may be able to afford an attorney -- especially if it is a plea, and he/she takes a payment plan. Start making calls tomorrow.
Get a job or get into school. Start demonstrating that you are changed, and becoming stable. It will make a better impression on the judge.
Re: Charged with 2counts of forgery nad theft over 1500.00
yes, both of the charges are state jail felonies. As a result, you are facing up to 6 months to 2 years in state jail and a fine not to exceed $10,000 on each charge. You state that you have not been in trouble before. Without a prior felony conviction, you should get probation. However, if possible you want deferred probation. This way if you complete probation, you will not have a criminal conviction on your record. I have not had a case in Coryell County so I do not know what the district attorney's standard recommendations are. I hope that this has help you feel better.
Sincerely,
Michael Palmer
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