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What is conviction by plea?
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.
Is there a difference in an espongement and a set aside conviction?
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.
Does a guilty plea with a jail sentence the same as a conviction?
Yes
What is a compact conviction?
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.
If a case with a guilty plea is reopened with a final judgment of not guilty case dismissed still a conviction?
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 The only way it would be reopened is if the defendant rescinded his guilty plea and successfully appealed for a new trial, which then, in theory, could be dismissed.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.
What plea date means?
A plea date is a scheduled court date when a defendant is expected to enter a plea in response to criminal charges. During this hearing, the defendant can plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest. The plea date is crucial in the legal process as it often determines the direction of the case, including potential plea negotiations or trial preparations.
Is there a difference between pleading guilty and being convicted?
Yes - conviction is a judgment made by jury (or judge in a bench trial), but conviction requires a trial. A guilty plea eliminated the need for a trial.
If a case with a guilty plea is reopened with a final judgment of not guilty still a conviction?
"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.
Is a plea of nolo contendere the same as a not guilty plea?
No, it is a guilty plea
What is a plea at a criminal hearing?
Your plea is : Guilty or Not Guilty.
If a defendment stands mute at the arranment what plea is entered by the judge?
Not guilty plea
What does neg plea guilty mean?
A "negotiated plea guilty," often referred to as a "negotiated plea," is an agreement in which a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge or receives a reduced sentence in exchange for cooperating with the prosecution. This type of plea bargain allows the defendant to avoid the uncertainties of a trial while providing the prosecution with a conviction. It typically involves negotiations between the defense attorney and the prosecutor, and it must be approved by the court.
