"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.
"In lieu of" means 'instead of', or 'in substitution for.'
'lieu' means 'instead of' or 'in place of'.
Lieu is French for place, so it means "time in place."
The farmer gave me his best pig in lieu of a month's pay.
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."
In lieu means "In place of" to "Instead of" or even (loosely) "to make up for a shortcoming"
"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."
Lieu is French for place, so it means "time in place."