True or False: A judge may require a defendant who successfully completes their deferred disposition to pay the potential fine assessed in the case.

In a deferred disposition scenario, a defendant who successfully completes the terms of their agreement typically does not have to pay any fines associated with the case. The primary purpose of a deferred disposition is to allow the defendant an opportunity to avoid a conviction, and as part of this process, the judge generally does not impose the fine if the defendant fulfills all requirements. The judge may dismiss the charges entirely upon completion of the terms, which usually precludes the need for any payment of the fine that might have been assessed at the outset.

This principle encourages rehabilitation and underscores the intent behind deferred dispositions, which is to provide defendants a second chance without the burden of additional financial penalties after demonstrating compliance with the conditions set forth by the court.