I'm confused by a term - adjudication withheld. I know it means that the court didn't exercise its full punishment, but what else - does it indicate that no points go on the license?
I had a speeding ticket for 11-15 over (maybe 10-14, forget) - but the original fine was $230. Never having had any moving violations while in FL (10 years now) - and not wanting to pay for - have to attend traffic school, I decided to roll the dice and throw myself at the mercy of the court.
I did just that - at the pre-trial hearing the judge asked everyone individually how they felt about the case, what they wanted to do - some folks did things like "I have no job - I have no money, if I have no car it'll only make it worse, yada yada, others flat out denied doing the charge - others didn't know what to do. In most cases the judge gave a reduced penalty - mostly off the cuff after reviewing the driving record, for a plea of no contest. In almost all cases she said "adjudication withheld".
My turn I said: "Your honor - I beg the mercy of the court and plead no contest" - "Wow, you have no moving violations in your history, only admin stuff like that suspended license for not having insurance, and failing to show registration... $125 Adjudication withheld".
Used in that context does that mean no points? Haven't had a chance to pull my record and see for myself.
I had a speeding ticket for 11-15 over (maybe 10-14, forget) - but the original fine was $230. Never having had any moving violations while in FL (10 years now) - and not wanting to pay for - have to attend traffic school, I decided to roll the dice and throw myself at the mercy of the court.
I did just that - at the pre-trial hearing the judge asked everyone individually how they felt about the case, what they wanted to do - some folks did things like "I have no job - I have no money, if I have no car it'll only make it worse, yada yada, others flat out denied doing the charge - others didn't know what to do. In most cases the judge gave a reduced penalty - mostly off the cuff after reviewing the driving record, for a plea of no contest. In almost all cases she said "adjudication withheld".
My turn I said: "Your honor - I beg the mercy of the court and plead no contest" - "Wow, you have no moving violations in your history, only admin stuff like that suspended license for not having insurance, and failing to show registration... $125 Adjudication withheld".
Used in that context does that mean no points? Haven't had a chance to pull my record and see for myself.
