How Does Prayer for Judgment Continued Work?
Prayer for Judgment Continued is an option available to individuals charged with a variety of crimes. Instead of pleading innocent or guilty to the crime, the defendant can plead PJC. If the judge accepts the plea, the defendant avoids the penalties associated with the crime and a subsequent trial. Also, the conviction is usually not entered on the defendant’s permanent record, but this is at the court’s discretion. As long as the defendant avoids another criminal conviction for three years, he or she will not suffer any consequences. However, if the defendant commits the same crime or another crime within that three-year time frame, he or she can face charges for both crimes.
