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Genie Definition 1
Deferred sentence means if a defendant adheres to certain conditions such as probation, execution of the sentence will not proceed.
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Relevant Circumstances
- Legal transgressions by a stakeholder or employee
- Dispute resolution in which the sentence is determinant on conditions set by an arbiter
- Implementation of probation periods in situations with legal implications
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Genie Definition 2
Deferred sentence means a judgement of guilt is made but the sentence is not imposed until the defendant fails to meet the specified conditions.
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Relevant Circumstances
- Criminal cases, where the crime has been acknowledged but punishment is withheld
- Contractual obligations between an employee and employer in the event of a breach of trust or work misconduct
- Situations where the sentence is contingent upon certain non-fulfilled conditions
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Deferred sentence means if a defendant adheres to certain conditions such as probation, execution of the sentence will not proceed