Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
adjudication withheld
What does the term adjudication withheld mean in a criminal case in Florida?
Asked on 2/05/08, 10:39 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose
The Orsini & Rose Law Firm
Re: adjudication withheld
It means that there was no jail sentence imposed and that the person receiving the sentence may lawfully deny that they have ever been "convicted" of a crime on a job application or other form.
Answered on 2/05/08, 10:55 pm
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