What does deferred judgment mean and what goes on your criminal record after your probation is over?
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I was convicted for shoplifting I plead guilty because they offered me a plea bargain. I am currently on unsupervised probation and I had to take a theft seminar that I've already completed. This is my first offense and I am 19 years old.
I means that they have agreed to not file the charge as long as you are successful on the deferred judgement. After it is all said and done have a lawyer request the matter be sealed. You should not end up with anything on your record.
A deferred judgment means that although you plead guilty, no conviction will go on your actual criminal record if you successfully complete all the terms and conditions of your probation and your case will be dismissed. If you do not successfully complete the probation, then the judge can impose a conviction for shoplifting on your criminal record. Given your age, you want to do everything possible to ensure that this case is dismissed so you will not have a criminal record.
