19.2-303.2 - Persons charged with first offense may be placed on probation. - Virginia Statutes

§ 19.2-303.2. Persons charged with first offense may be placed on probation.

Whenever any person who has not previously been convicted of any felonypleads guilty to or enters a plea of not guilty to any crime against propertyconstituting a misdemeanor, under Articles 5, 6, 7 and 8 of Chapter 5 (§18.2-119 et seq.) of Title 18.2, the court, upon such plea if the facts foundby the court would justify a finding of guilt, without entering a judgment ofguilt and with the consent of the accused, may defer further proceedings andplace him on probation subject to terms and conditions, which may includerestitution for losses caused, set by the court. Upon violation of a term orcondition, the court may enter an adjudication of guilt and proceed asotherwise provided. Upon fulfillment of the terms and conditions, the courtshall discharge the person and dismiss the proceedings against him. Dischargeand dismissal under this section shall be without adjudication of guilt andis a conviction only for the purpose of applying this section in subsequentproceedings.

(1985, c. 617.)