Swear you fell asleep while going over the bills and the break in woke you.
Always rely on the KISS theory (”Keep It Simple, Stupid”), for example:
One lie is always preferable to two or more.
Answer police and court questions minimally, hopefully with pat answers. Do not volunteer information.
Stick to your statements when confronted by cross examination. “Were you angry, upset, or confused?” “I was in fear for my life.” “Did his race matter to you?” “I was in fear for my life.”