Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: adjudication withheld

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This means that you will be on probatation for a set period of time. If you successfully complete the probation, you will not be adjudicated guilty on the record. Adults can have their records sealed or expunged once in their life if they have never been convicted of a crime. This case may qualify.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: ajudification withheld

A withhold of adjudication is not a conviction for for purposes having your record sealed but may be a conviction for other purposes. Speak to your lawyer about whether it is a wise choice to take this to trial.