Deferred Prosecution Agreement

Florida legal definition under F.S. 948.08

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Definition: An agreement between the prosecution and defendant where the state suspends prosecution while the defendant completes conditions like community service, treatment, or restitution. Successful completion results in charges being dropped.

Category: Sentencing · Statute: F.S. 948.08 · Source: Florida Legislature

Understanding Deferred Prosecution Agreement in Florida

An agreement between the prosecution and defendant where the state suspends prosecution while the defendant completes conditions like community service, treatment, or restitution. Successful completion results in charges being dropped.

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