GENERAL INFORMATION: Deferred Adjudication called different things in different states

Do other states have different "criminal terms"

They sure do...different classes of felonies, different terms, different everything.

I became aware that the only "standard" is that people are confused by the experience and how their attorney or Public Defender explained the charges. 

Other than the charges, here are some differences you need to be aware of:

3 Classes of felonies is the standard in Texas, some states have more classes.

Texas labels their misdemeanors A, B, C, but some states have numbered classes that can go up to 7 or more levels.

Some States have a category called Deferred Adjudication; Some call it a first offender status, others Conditional Dismissal.  They all have a different impact although they are similar in their aim.

Some states automatically seal deferred records once the offender completes probation - others only do if you pay an attorney to do it.

Some laws, which are misdemeanors in some states are considered felonies in others.  Example: a bad check in Arkansas for $258 will result in a Felony in Arkansas but only a misdemeanor in Texas.

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