aiite. i didn't read everything but from what i've experienced losing my license for like years.

25+ under 21 loses license (judge helpers told me so)
can't even get a permit to drive anywhere. like work, school, etc.

from what i've seen so many people do and actually get away with it. plead with judge
one friend of mine was moving out of state the he got caught doing 88 in a 55 I75 south. he wrote a letter to the judge saying he needs his license for school.
another friend of mine just went to court. told the judge i need my license i work and i'm helping out my parents with bills. got community service.

also about the defensive driving i just took my class this year, i just became once again a legal driver. you can only take 1 defensive driving class in 5-7 years. not sure. 2 months ago. i wouldn't take it before court cause if you lose ur license than there was no point and you'd have to wait blazya years to reduce points.