What’s the difference between Deferred Adjudication and Regular Probation?
In Texas, there are basically two types of probation. If the facts are right, a good lawyer will try hard to get you an opportunity for “deferred adjudication probation”. That is because if you successfully complete your time on “deferred adjudication probation”, you will avoid having a conviction on your record. If you are placed on “Regular Probation”, you will have a conviction on your record right away. If you successfully complete “Regular Probation”, you will avoid jail time but you won’t be able to avoid the conviction.
