This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
No, it means that you have been accused of being guilty. Convicted means you were legally tried and convicted. You are considered to have done the crime. Being charged means they haven't proved it yet.
To press charges, an alleged crime must be committed. This can include lower-level misdemeanor crimes such as petty theft or driving under the influence. Higher-level felony crimes – usually defined as crimes punishable by more than one year in prison – include crimes such as assault, burglary or murder.
Deferred Disposition is an option that will keep your citation from being reported as a conviction on your driving record.
Deferred disposition is an option to have your citation dismissed and not reported to your driving record. In order to have your citation dismissed, you must complete a 90 day probationary period in which no additional citations are received and satisfy all requirements of the deferral order.
The benefits of a deferred disposition are that you can avoid a criminal record and avoid a change to your driving record that could increase your insurance fees.
A deferred sentence will still be on your criminal history after you complete the probation period.
A Defendant charged with a moving violation or Fail To Maintain Financial Responsibility offense, may be eligible to request Deferred Disposition in order to have a citation dismissed and not appear on the permanent driving record.
Virtually all moving violations, with very few exceptions, are eligible for a deferred disposition. Successful completion of this probationary period will prevent a violation from appearing on your driving record.
Information is provided through an automated system at (210) 207-8970. For general questions, you may email the Municipal Court at sacourt@sanantonio.