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Definition: A judicial decision to not formally convict a defendant despite a finding or plea of guilt. The defendant receives probation instead of a conviction on their record. Available for most offenses except those specifically excluded by statute.
Category: Sentencing · Statute: F.S. 948.01 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Withhold of Adjudication in Florida
A judicial decision to not formally convict a defendant despite a finding or plea of guilt. The defendant receives probation instead of a conviction on their record. Available for most offenses except those specifically excluded by statute.
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