Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

My good friend was arrested three days ago for a burglary of a habitation in Parker county Texas that he allegedly commited a month ago. The habitation was his father's, and his bond is set at 25,000. Is there anything I can do to assist him? I can't afford his bond, but I'm considering scraping together the money for him to get a lawyer. Since his father is the one who pressed charges, is it possible that if he were persuaded to change his mind out of pity or compassion, could the charges get dropped? I'm guessing it probably doesn't work like that. . . Thank you in advance for your time


Asked on 9/19/09, 2:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Keith Engelke Law Office of S. Keith Engelke

I practice in Bexar County and had a similar case. My client was accused of breaking into her mom's house and stealing something. I got mom to sign a waiver of prosecution and the DA dropped the charges. I have no idea whether this would work in your friend's case.

He should be a getting a court appointed attorney to help him out. My guess is that his attorney will explore this option if it has a chance of working in your friend's case.

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Answered on 9/27/09, 7:32 pm


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