Court Info

All Roadman/Espiritu FAQs and Videos

These are the informational FAQS and videos that we've made about the Travis County court system and other general criminal defense issues. We are constantly adding new topics. If you have a suggestion for a new topic, please let us know. We enjoy making theses FAQs and videos.

DWI issues

What should I do if I get arrested for a DWI (our DWI Guide)?

What are the 9 ways a DWI can be dismissed?

How much does a DWI cost?

What Types of classes/counseling will I need to do?

What is DWI deferred adjudication?

What is the MADD class?

What is probation (community supervision) like?

What is the DWI pre-trial diversion program?

When will the attorney get a copy of the video of the arrest?

Why do DWI cases take so long?

What are the DWI fines?

How does an occupational license work?

What is the difference between a DWI and a DUI?

How does Blood Alcohol Content affect a DWI case?

Driver's License Issues

Will your driver's license be suspended for a DWI arrest?

How does the driver's license hearing (ALR hearing) work?

How do I replace my driver's license?

How to check your driver's license eligibility.

How does an occupational license work?

How do I resolve old traffic tickets?

Travis County Jail Release

How does jail release work in Travis County?

How do personal bonds work?

Austin Towing: Where is my car?

What is the PC affidavit?

Travis County Personal Bonds

How do personal bonds work?

How do I get an Ignition Interlock Device required by my bond?

Assault Cases

What should I do if I get arrested for assault?

What type of counseling is typical in an assault case?

Travis County Counseling

What is the CES evaluation?

What is the 12-Hour DWIE class?

Where are the DWI classes taught in Austin?

Mitigation (The Good Guy/Gal Packet)

What is mitigation (the good guy/gal packet)?

Where can I do community service?

What should be in a letter of recommendation?

Going to Court

How do I go to court in the pandemic era?

How do I turn myself into jail?

Expunctions and Sealing (Non-Disclosure)

What is an expunction?

What is non-disclosure?

Alcohol Monitoring

How does an ignition interlock device work?

What is the portable alcohol monitor?

How do I get a voluntary Ignition Interlock Device?

Travis County Court Process

When do you need to go to court?

What is the timeline for a Travis County case?

The Criminal Courthouse: The role of the judge, prosecutor, and defense attorney.

Our Law Office and Philosophy

Our Law Office Team

Our Philosophy: Part 1

Our Philosophy: Part 2

Background Checks and Mugshots

What will show up on my background check?

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