"In lieu of" means "instead of". If some service is ordered "in lieu of" probation then some other form of monitoring will be used such as a substance abuse program or residential commitment.
Probation itself is not a conviction, however if you are on probation it's because you have been convicted of a crime, and have been given probation in lieu of a jail sentence.
Yes, there are multiple state level offenses that can have jail time suspended in lieu of a probation term.
Yes, you were convicted. Probation IS a sentence. Probation is in lieu of (instead of) incarceration.
The maximum penalty would be governed by the underlying original charge and any sentence that was suspended in lieu of probation.
'lieu' means 'instead of' or 'in place of'.
"In lieu of" means 'instead of', or 'in substitution for.'
"Lieu" in French delivery documents means "location" or "place" where the delivery is to be made. It refers to the specific address or destination where the package or goods are being delivered.
What is meant by "clean?" Probation(in lieu of jail) IS the sentence for whatever offense you committed. Your criminal record will always show it as a conviction. Simply by completing a term of probation your record is not "cleared" or made "clean."
Lieu is French for place, so it means "time in place."
In lieu means "In place of" to "Instead of" or even (loosely) "to make up for a shortcoming"
"Lieu de naissance" is a French term that translates to "place of birth" in English. It refers to the specific location where a person was born.
"In lieu of" is another way of saying "instead of" as is, "the offender has been sentanced to community service in lieu of jail time."