§ 11-207

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§11–207.

(a)In a civil infraction proceeding:

(1)the court shall confirm that the defendant has received a copy of and understands the charges;

(2)the defendant may enter a plea of guilty or not guilty;

(3)the court shall apply the evidentiary standards provided by law for the trial of a criminal case;

(4)the defendant may:

(i)cross–examine witnesses;

(ii)produce evidence or witnesses on the defendant’s behalf;

(iii)testify; and

(iv)be represented by counsel of the defendant’s own choice and at the defendant’s expense; and

(5)the burden of proof is the same as required by law in the trial of a criminal case.

(b)The court may:

(1)enter a verdict of guilty or not guilty; or

(2)before entering a verdict, place the defendant on probation in the same manner as allowed in the trial of a criminal case.