Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington
Is a plea of guilty necessary in order to receive a deferred prosecution?
Asked on 9/29/10, 9:47 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Steuart
IT Forensics, Inc.
No, but you waive your right to trial in the event that you fail to fulfill the terms of the deferred prosecution and can in a revocation hearing be tried on the documentary record.
Answered on 10/05/10, 9:51 pm
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