In a proceeding for a violation under this part: the State has the burden to prove the guilt of the defendant to the same extent as is required by law in the trial of a criminal case; the court shall apply the evidentiary standards as prescribed by law for the trial of a criminal case; the court shall ensure that the defendant has received a copy of the charges against the defendant and that the defendant understands those charges; the defendant is entitled to: cross-examine each witness who appears against the defendant; produce evidence and witnesses on the defendant’s own behalf; testify on the defendant’s own behalf if the defendant chooses to do so; and be represented by counsel of the defendant’s own selection and expense; the defendant may enter a plea of guilty or not guilty; the verdict shall be: guilty of a civil violation; or not guilty of a civil violation; and before entering a judgment, a court may place the defendant on probation in the same manner and to the same extent as is permitted by law in a criminal case. If a defendant is found guilty of a violation under this part and a fine is imposed, a court may direct that the payment of the fine be suspended or deferred under conditions determined by the court. A defendant’s willful failure to pay a fine imposed under this part may be treated as a criminal contempt punishable as provided by law. A defendant who is found guilty of a violation under this part, as provided by law for a criminal case, may file: an appeal; a motion for a new trial; or a motion for a revision of a judgment. The State’s Attorney for each county may: prosecute a violation under this part in the same manner as a prosecution of a criminal case, including entering a nolle prosequi or placing the case on violation on a stet docket; and exercise authority in the same manner prescribed by law for a violation of the criminal laws of the State.