Section 6-109 - Proceedings(a) In a municipal infraction proceeding: (1) the District 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 District Court shall apply the evidentiary standards provided by law or rule for the trial of a civil case;(4) the defendant may: (i) cross-examine witnesses;(ii) produce evidence or witnesses on the defendant's own behalf;(iv) be represented by counsel of the defendant's choice and at the defendant's expense; and(5) the municipality has the burden to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant has committed the infraction.(b) The District Court may: (1) enter a verdict of guilty or not guilty; or(2) before entering a verdict, place the defendant on probation.Revised and recodified by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 119,Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2013.