Yes
In most cases, the date of the guilty plea will also be the conviction date. The sentence will begin that day unless there are other stipulations.
A conviction by plea is where you plea "guilty" or "nolo contendre" (no contest) to a charge. The plea is treated as a conviction of that charge.
A vacated conviction in WA State will set aside the disabilities imposed by the conviction. It replaces a guilty plea with a not guilty plea or a guilty conviction with a not guilty conviction. However, certain conditions must be met before a criminal conviction can be vacated.
to get a lesser jail / prison sentence in exchange for pleading guilty.
A compact conviction refers to a criminal conviction that has been reduced or minimized as part of a plea agreement between the defendant and the prosecution. This can involve reduced charges or penalties in exchange for a guilty plea.
Wait. If there is a plea of guilty, there can be no not guilty decision; in such cases, there is no trial, only sentencing. The only way it would be reopened is if the defendant rescinded his guilty plea and successfully appealed for a new trial, which then, in theory, could be dismissed. In the event of a dismissal, there is no conviction, unless of course the prosecutor successfully appeals and seeks a new trial, which in light of the original guilty plea, most prosecutors would.
Typically, if you plead guilty to a misdemeanor, it is difficult to appeal the conviction because a guilty plea usually waives the right to appeal. However, there may be exceptions if there was a fundamental error in the proceedings or in the legal representation that led to the guilty plea. It's best to consult with a legal professional for advice specific to your situation.
You can plead guilty but it is up to the judge/jury to convict you. Just because you plead guilty does not mean you are convicted. A guilty plea quite simply means the person is admitting to the crime that was committed. Therefore, there is no trial, no jury the judge will impose sentence based upon the circumstances of the case in question and the person's prior criminal history (if any). Interestingly, in certain states (such as Florida) a plea of nolo contendere by most licensed healthcare professionals to a "crime related to the practice ... or the ability to practice" their profession constitutes a conviction for purposes of licensure discipline in an administrative proceeding by the regulatory board. See Chapter 456, Florida Statutes.
Yes, there is a difference. Pleading guilty is a voluntary admission of guilt by the defendant, whereas being convicted means that the court has found the defendant guilty after a trial or plea.
"Re-opened?" Was it appealed and reversed? If so, then the retrial finding of Not Guilty is the verdict that stands and you were NOT convicted.
An inmate who pleaded guilty might prevail on appeal if he could show ineffective assistance of counsel or some misrepresentation of the consequences of his plea, but this would be unusual.
No, it is a guilty plea