I was arrested back in 2008 in Texas for Reckless Driving due to a state trooper clocking me in 116 mph. I paid the bail bond fees and went to my court dates. I was placed on 12 month deferred adjudication and I had to visit a probation officer once a month. I didn't go to my probation visits and I just got a letter of "Motion to Adjudicate Guilt - Reckless Driving". What is my outlook for the motion charge and should I get a lawyer? Thanks.
You were charged in 2008 and only now are getting a motion to adjudicate guilt?
There may have been changes in the law in the past 10 years but today, in order to be eligible for deferred adjudication, you must plead guilty (or no contest) to the charges filed against you. A conviction on the charge is not entered, however, if you comply with all conditions set for you by the court. If you satisfy these conditions, the charge is dismissed and you have no criminal record to haunt you in your professional and personal life.
If you do
not comply with the conditions of the court, your guilty plea can be entered and you have a criminal record.
Although it took Texas awhile, it appears that your guilty plea is about to be entered and you will have a criminal record. It would be smart for you to see an attorney.