Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

I have a question currently I am out on bond witch I will be going to court May 10th for the charge. My question is i'm currently on SSI and cannot afford to pay the bond I was wondering if I willingly go turn myself in would I still be charged with failure to pay? when I bonded out I had every intentions on paying I just can't afforded it. please help soon I really need Help I currently don't have any attorney so I have nobody else to ask


Asked on 5/05/18, 12:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

If you made a contract with a bondsman and don't pay, they can turn in your bond. You should talk to them about reducing payments.

As far as a lawyer, bring proof of your financial situation including that you receive SSI to court and a lawyer will be appointed to represent you.

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Answered on 5/06/18, 8:11 am


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