Central Texas Criminal Defense Resources
Clear, practical guides written for people dealing with criminal arrests, jail bookings, and court settings in Austin and across Central Texas.
Arrested in Travis County: What Happens Next?
An overview of booking at the Travis County Central Booking facility (Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center), magistration, personal recognizance (PR) bonds, and first court settings.
The Texas 15-Day ALR Hearing Rule
Why you only have 15 calendar days from your DWI arrest to request an Administrative License Revocation hearing, how the DPS process works, and how to protect your driving privileges.
Travis County Diversion & Mental Health Dockets
Qualifying for pre-trial diversion, felony adult deferred prosecution, and mental health court dockets to avoid jail time and preserve eligibility for record expunction.
Your Constitutional Rights During Texas Police Stops
What you are legally required to provide to Texas law enforcement, your right to decline field sobriety tests, refusing vehicle searches, and exercising your right to remain silent.
Need Legal Advice Right Now?
Online articles provide general legal information, not tailored defense counsel. Contact Ruben Baeza Jr. for advice specific to your arrest.