A deal’s a deal, and that means Jussie Smollett‘s conviction in the hate crime hoax case is now reversed … according to the Illinois Supreme Court.

Illinois’ high court ruled Thursday that Jussie’s deal with Cook County prosecutors — when they originally dropped the case against him — had to be honored. State’s Attorney Kim Fox struck a plea deal with the actor, requiring him to forfeit his $10,000 bond, and do 15 hours of volunteer community service.

The court’s ruling says because Jussie held up his end of the deal — he actually did 18 hours of service — he should not have been subject to a second prosecution. That’s when he was convicted of felony disorderly conduct and sent to jail, briefly, until he appealed the decision.

He had been sentenced to 30 months probation with the first 150 days to be served in Cook County Jail. You’ll recall Jussie made an emotional and defiant exit as the bailiff took him out of the court following his conviction.