"Nobody wants to be in jail. No one. And that's universal," defense attorney Don Hecker said.
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The hearing at the Fort Bend County Courthouse was intended for the attorney to ask the judge to lower Sinclair's $200,000 bond.
"She can't afford that. She's asking for a bond reduction," Hecker said.
That hearing was reset for February.
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The bond covers two charges against Sinclair -- injury to a child and kidnapping charges concerning just two children. Investigators report finding seven special needs kids, all adopted by Sinclair, in a boarded-up room which was described as smelling of human waste.
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Hecker said he excepts more charges are likely.
"(From) what the DA has said, they do anticipate more charges," he said.
The judge did grant Sinclair a new lawyer in the hearing. Sinclair's family members hired Hecker to represent her instead of the court appointed attorney.
Sinclair was arrested along with Allen Richardson. He was not a part of the hearing. His bond was also set at $200,000.
The children were placed in state custody.
Attorneys expect this case to go before a grand jury next month.