In a civil infraction proceeding: the court shall confirm that the defendant has received a copy of and understands the charges; the defendant may enter a plea of guilty or not guilty; the court shall apply the evidentiary standards provided by law for the trial of a criminal case; the defendant may: cross–examine witnesses; produce evidence or witnesses on the defendant’s behalf; testify; and be represented by counsel of the defendant’s own choice and at the defendant’s expense; and the burden of proof is the same as required by law in the trial of a criminal case. The court may: enter a verdict of guilty or not guilty; or before entering a verdict, place the defendant on probation in the same manner as allowed in the trial of a criminal case.