Starting Probation (Community Supervision) in Travis County, Texas

Charlie Roadman, an Austin criminal defense attorney, discusses the process of starting probation. The first step involves completing paperwork with an attorney, followed by filling out a probation intake form with basic demographic information and three references. After appearing before the judge, where a typical misdemeanor plea takes about 45 seconds, probationers meet with an in-court probation officer. This officer goes over about 40 conditions of probation, including prohibitions on alcohol and drug use, and provides a map of the courthouse and a probation assignment form.
Probationers are then directed to two locations: the tax room to arrange payment of court costs (usually around $500-$550) and the probation building for further processing. They receive a probation handbook, available for download on Roadman's website, which outlines general probation information. The first meeting with a probation officer is typically scheduled three weeks from the court date. In the interim, probationers attend an orientation session to review the handbook.
Roadman emphasizes five keys to successful probation: acting happy and cooperative, bringing a book for long waits, avoiding alcohol and drugs, asking for travel permission well in advance, and promptly completing classes, community service, and paying fees. He advises a compliant and positive attitude towards probation officers and reassures that he can usually resolve issues unless there are probation violations.
Charlie is the author of The Defendant's Guide to Defense: How to Help Your lawyer Get the Best Result (Misdemeanor Edition) : www.amazon.com...
For more information on Charlie Roadman: roadmanlaw.com/

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My case doesn't involve alcohol at all, neither have I ever sniffed a DWI or DUI and have never abused alcohol. Why can't I have a beer or 2 given the fact that im NEVER shown to have been a nuisance of any kind regarding it? Weed and illegal substances ofcourse is understandable, but why can't I have an ounce of alcohol ?