FAQ’s Deferred Adjudication or Defensive Driving

Deferred Adjudication
vs
Defensive Driving Class

What is Deferred Adjudication?  It is an probationary arrangement you make with the court.
You must not get another ticket during a specified time. 
Defensive Driving or Driver Safety is an option for clearing your citation with this class.
Hover over the boxes below for Pros and Cons. 
Your decision will be based on how much you want to pay.

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Deferred Adjudication
You should wait 5 days before going to court.

Citation Dismissal Options for:
Mesquite Municipal Court

Citation Dismissal Options for:
Dallas Municipal Court

Deferred Adjudication or Defensive Driving Class?

Pros and Cons in one simple explanation!
They both have their advantages, it's not just about the money.

Sometimes it's the money.

Pay at the Court, Don't get a ticket while on probation. Your Done! Costs are higher. Court + Fine + Fee
Example:Court $150 + Fine $250 + Fee $45: $445
Or, take the class $50, save $100's, you get to eat, you're done.

If you reason all you have to do is not get another ticket, ask yourselif, did you plan the last ticket?
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Classroom or Online Course?

Here is a comparison of the two.

A Close Comparison

Both classes are required to be 6 hours.
Mathmatically speaking - it's 6 hours but, for speed, in person is faster.
A majority of those that perform on-line classes, take 8-10 hours and split it over days.
Side note: If you don't get it done in 2 sessions in 3 days, you are not likely to finish.
In Person Class, All You Can Eat Buffet. On-line, feed yourself.
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4 thoughts on “FAQ’s Deferred Adjudication or Defensive Driving”

  1. My paperwork is due by 30th of April. Will the class on the 20th leave enough time for paperwork to arrive at court house?

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