Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

my husband was arrested yesterday and held on charges of injury to a child. bond is set a 50,000 dollars what do i need to do to get him out? and what can i do about getting an attorney if we can afford one?


Asked on 7/12/11, 10:35 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

You should first hire a lawyer - that is the most important investment in the situation. Your husband is facing a VERY serious charge for which your husband could get significant time if he is convicted. Moreover, that bond is very high - higher than average. This could be because of the specific allegations and / or your husband's criminal history. However, a lawyer might be able to get the bond reduced so that you could afford the lawyer and the bond.

If you made a typographical error and meant that you could not afford a lawyer, then you will not be able to afford a bond most likely. To qualify for a court appointed lawyer, your husband (and thus you) must be indigent - do not own property you could sell, no savings, etc. (If he makes a $50k bond, chances of him getting a court appointed lawyer are near zero. And, if you do not have a decent amount of funds to spend on a lawyer, then you will end up with a bad lawyer. These kinds of cases are difficult, time consuming, and emotionally draining, and hiring a good lawyer will cost you quite a bit of money.)

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Answered on 7/13/11, 1:52 pm


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