THE PACE LAW FIRM, P.C.
401 Congress Ave, Suite 1540
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 480-9020
Fax: (512) 682-9020
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DIRECTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
This information is based on procedures in the criminal courts of Travis County
and is for educational purposes only. It is NOT LEGAL ADVICE because it
does not address the specifics of your situation, which are very important
to the outcome of any case. If you are interested in retaining me to help with a
specific case, please call (512-480-9020) or
send a message.
Court:
- Do I have to appear in court?
- Where do I go for my court appearance?
- How can I check my court date?
- What should I wear to court?
Criminal History:
- Can I get my criminal record expunged or sealed?
- What is my criminal history?
- How are criminal records created?
- Which organizations compile criminal history data?
- How can I get my Texas DPS criminal record?
- How can I get my FBI criminal record?
- What if my criminal history contains errors?
Family Violence Assault:
- Where will I go to court for a family violence case?
- What if the alleged victim wasn't really hurt?
- What are the collateral consequences of a family violence conviction?
- Can I drop the charges in a family violence case?
- Do I have to testify at trial in a family violence case?
- What if the alleged victim is not actually a family member?
- What does "bodily injury" mean in an assault case?
- What is a "choking allegation" in a family violence case?
- What is the penalty range for assault with family violence?
- How do you know if the charge is regular assault or family violence?
Assault & Aggravated Assault:
- What is assault?
- What is aggravated assault?
- What does "bodily injury" mean in an assault case?
- Where will I go to court for an assault case?
- Do I have to testify at trial?
- What is the penalty range for assault?
- What if the alleged victim wasn't really hurt?
- Can the alleged victim drop the charges?
- How do assault charges appear on the docket?
Driving While Intoxicated:
- Is a DWI the same as a DUI?
- What is an ALR hearing?
- What are the consequences of a DWI conviction?
- How do you defend a DWI case?
Driver License Suspension:
Jail:
- How can I find out if someone is in jail?
- How do I get someone out of jail?
- How do I send money to someone in jail?
Warrants:
Other Common Questions:
- What is community service restitution (CSR) and how do I complete it?
- How do I complete drug or alcohol counseling/education?
- Do I qualify for early termination of straight probation?
- Do I qualify for early termination of deferred adjudication probation?
- How do I get something notarized?
If you've been arrested or charged with a criminal offense you should retain a qualified
attorney as soon as possible to ensure that your legal rights are protected.
Please call me at (512) 480-9020 or send
a message.
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