Options for Dismissal

Options for Dismissal of Certain Offenses

• No Driver's License or No Liability Insurance may be dismissed with proof that you had a valid driver's license or isurance policy at the time of the offense.

Deferred Adjudication is available to dismiss most offenses if you have not used this option in Hutchins for a similar offene in the past 12 months. For most offenses you must pay the equivalent of the window fine amount and not receive any similar citations during the 90 day period.

• See Deferred Adjunction, Appearance & Plea by Mail.
Driving Safety Course may be used to dismiss one moving traffic offense. You must provide written notice to the Court within 10 days of the date of this citation. This option is not available if you were speeding 25 miles an hour or more over the posted speed limit. See Driving Safety Course - An Option for Dismissal of Certain Moving Traffic Offense Charges.

Denial of Driver's License for Failure to Appear - If the person fails to appear in court or fails to pay as provided by law, for the presentation of the offense, the person may be denied renewal of the person's driver's license.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - A second or subsequent conviction of an offense under the Texas Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act will result in the suspension of your driver's license and motor vehicle registration unless you file and maintain evidence of financial responsibility with the Department of Public Safety for two years from the date of conviction. The department may waive the requirement to file evidence with the department showing that at the time this citation was issued, the vehicle was covered by a motor vehicle insurance liability policy or that you were otherwise exempt from the requirements to provide evidence of financial responsibility.