What is a deferred judgment?
As a result of a plea agreement with the prosecution, you plead guilty to one or more charges. You are placed on probation prior to sentencing and prior to any entry of conviction. If you successfully complete your probationary period your guilty plea is withdrawn and the case against you dismissed… The record shows that the charges against you were dismissed so your record remains clean. If you are alleged to violate the terms of the deferred judgment, a hearing will be held. If you are found to be in violation of the terms you will be sentenced on the charge or charges to which you plead guilty. If you are found to be in violation of the terms of the deferred judgment, you do not have the right to a trial on whether you were guilty of the charges to which you plead guilty on a deferred judgment basis. Normally, if you plead guilty or are found guilty of criminal charges the case proceeds to sentencing. If you obtain a deferred judgment the case is frozen between the guilty plea and
