What does “Deferred Adjudication” mean?
Adjudication is an agreement between the defendant and the courts to clear the charge from the docket. For this to occur, the defendant has agreed to complete some sort of arrangement, such as a fine, community service, etc. If the defendant fails to hold up their end of the agreement, then he or she will be convicted of the charge and sentenced accordingly. Deferred Adjudication is generally not considered a criminal conviction and should not be used to exclude an applicant from employment. What does “Disposition” mean? A disposition is the final outcome of a criminal case. A disposition may result in a conviction, a dismissal or a finding of deferred adjudication or not guilty. What does Nolle Prossequi mean? Nolle Prossed is from the Latin term “Nolle Prosqui” meaning “We shall no longer prosecute.” A charge that is not prosecuted may be an admission by the prosecution that there is a lack of evidence to pursue the case. It’s also used highly in plea bargains. It’s different than a
