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"It’s when a defendant enters into an agreement with the court, where the individual agrees to plead “guilty” or “no contest” to the offense (in other words, they aren’t going to argue their innocence), and serve a probationary period, which may include training, counseling, or community service. If they fail to meet the terms of probation, the court can use their plea to find them guilty without a trial. However, if they successfully complete the probation, the case is dismissed."
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