Meaning Conviction
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n. the result of a criminal trial in which the defendant has been...
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A judgment of guilt against a criminal defendant.
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A conviction occurs when a person is found guilty of an offence by a court of law or a tribunal.
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mid-15c., "the proving of guilt," from Late Latin convictionem (nominative convictio) "proof, refutation," noun of action from past participle stem of convincere (see convince). Me [..]
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Refer to "See Also" column to the right.
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A finding by a judge or jury that the defendant who has been on trial is guilty of the crime with which he or she was charged.
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an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came [..]
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with regard to social psychology, the unbiased feeling that an outlook is a cherished quality or vital part of the self-ideal.
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1 : the act or process of convicting ;also : the final judgment entered after a finding of guilt [a prior of murder] [would not overturn the ] compare acquittal NOTE: Jurisdictions differ as to what . [..]
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A conviction is the outcome of a trial in which a criminal defendant is found guilty. A defendant in a criminal trial may be convicted by a judge or jury if the prosecutor proves their case beyond a r [..]
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(n) an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence(n) (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
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Act of judicially declaring a criminal defendant guilty. Also called condemnation.
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A judgment of guilt against a criminal defendant.
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The determination of guilt based on a plea, jury, verdict, or a finding of a judicial officer.
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A finding of guilt for an offense. If the offense is an immediate action offense, it will result in a suspension, revocation, or extension of ineligibility of driving privileges. If the offense is a m [..]
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The determination of guilt based on a plea, a jury verdict, or a finding of a judge.
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n. condena, sentencia condenatoria, fallo condenatorio
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A trial verdict or judgment that a criminal defendant is guilty of a crime.
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A conviction is registered when a person, charged with an offence, enters a guilty plea or is found guilty following a trial, and that person is not discharged. Also see Conditional Discharge.
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A “conviction” is a decision made by a judge or jury that says that a person is guilty of committing a [criminal] act. When someone is convicted of a crime, it goes on his or her criminal record and t [..]
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A judgment of guilt against a criminal defendant.
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A legal outcome of a charge placed before the Ontario Court of Justice. An individual or business has either pleaded guilty to the charge, or has been found guilty by the court after a trial. The outcome may include a fine, court order, or alternative sentencing.
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A judgment of guilt against a criminal defendant.
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In a criminal case, a finding that the defendant
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a judgment, based either on the verdict of a jury or a judicial officer or on the guilty plea of the defendant, that the defendant is guilty.
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A judgment of guilt against a criminal defendant.
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When a judge or jury finds a criminal defendant guilty.
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  The formal decision of a criminal matter which finds the accused guilty. It is the finding of a judge or jury, on behalf of the state, that a person has, beyond a reasonable doubt, committed the cri [..]
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A judgment of guilt against a criminal defendant.
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A finding of guilt of an offense, following either a guilty plea or a trial verdict.
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once a jury or judge has determined that a defendant is guilty, he or she has been convicted and the case moves toward sentencing.
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When an individual is convicted of a criminal offense, it means that the jury or judge has determined that the accused individual is guilty of the crime.
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A disposition of a case in which the defendant is found guilty by trial or plea.
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a person can be convicted of an offence if they plead guilty or are found guilty which means it will appear on their criminal record.
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a judgement of the court, based either on the decision of a jury or a Judge or on the guilty plea of the accused, that the accused is guilty of the crime for which he or she has been tried.
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To prove or find someone guilty of a crime.
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A judgment of guilt against a criminal defendant.
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A judgment of the court based either on the decision of a jury or judge, that the defendant is guilty of the crime for which he or she was tried.
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A disposition of a case in which the defendant is found guilty by trial or plea.
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A finding that an accused is guilty of the crime charged.
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A judgment, based either on the verdict of a jury or a judicial officer or on the guilty plea of the defendant, that the defendant is guilty.
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A judgment of guilt against a criminal defendant.
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A conviction is a formal record of guilt, made after a court finds a person guilty of committing a criminal offence.
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A judgment of guilt in a criminal case.
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in a criminal case, the determination by the court that an accused is guilty of an offence; the “conviction date” is when the accused was found guilty or convicted of the offence by the court and the [..]
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The determination of guilt based on a plea, a jury verdict, or a finding of a judge.
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A conviction is the verdict in a civil or criminal trial where the judge or jury finds the defendant guilty of the charge(s) against them. The judge or jury in the case must be convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty of the charges against them to order a criminal conviction in a case.  Jury Trial In most felony criminal ca [..]
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A person is convicted when they are found guilty by a jury or plead guilty before a judge or magistrate.
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A finding that the defendant is guilty, either by guilty plea of the defendant, or by a judge or jury after trial. The record of the conviction is maintained by the state for future reference.
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when the defendant is found guilty of committing a crime after he enters a guilty plea or is found guilty by a jury or judge.
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When the court enters a plea of guilty or a finding of guilt by a jury or the Court.
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 judge or jury's decision that the accused person is guilty of the crime
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The result of a criminal trial that ends in a judgment or sentence that the accused is guilty as charged.
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A decision by the judge or a verdict by the jury determining that a person charged with a criminal offense is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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When the Court accepts a plea of guilty or a finding of guilt by the Court or a jury after trial. A defendant who has pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing has been convicted.
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The formal decision of a criminal matter which finds the accused guilty. It is the finding of a judge or jury, on behalf of the state, that a person has, beyond a reasonable doubt, committed the crime that they were accused of.
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The result when a judge or jury's decision (or verdict) is that the accused person is guilty of the crime and sentenced.
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The judgment of a court finding the defendant guilty of an offense by trial or plea.
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 Finding that a person is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of committing a crime.
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A judgment of guilt against a criminal defendant.
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Dispositions in adult court including all pleas of guilty or Nolo Contendere, and all findings of guilt by a court or jury.
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A judgment of guilt against a criminal defendant.
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A judgment, based either on the verdict of a jury or a judicial officer or on the guilty plea of the defendant, that the defendant is guilty.
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The act of finding guilty.
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The result of a criminal proceeding in which it is the judgment of the judge or jury that the accused is guilty of an offense. Often used to differentiate between one convicted of an offense or where [..]
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The judgement of a court that a person charged with a crime is guilty. [See also: acquittal]
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