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Is a plea the same as a conviction?
No, they are not synonymous. A 'plea' is what THE DEFENDANT OFFERS to the court. A CONVICTION is the 'finding' of the court after considering all evidence and testimony.
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.
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.
Is guilty plea the conviction date?
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.
Does a guilty plea with a jail sentence the same as a conviction?
Yes
What is the difference between a nolo contendere plea and an Alford plea in the context of criminal law?
A nolo contendere plea means the defendant does not admit guilt but accepts punishment, while an Alford plea means the defendant maintains innocence but acknowledges there is enough evidence for a conviction.
Can you have a misdemeanor DUI expunged in Hamilton county Indiana If it is your only conviction.?
You cannot expunge an Indiana DUI/OWI conviction. Best chance is to hire a good attorney and Plea bargain for a lesser conviction. With a 1st offense it is possible.
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 The only way it would be reopened is if the defendant rescinded his guilty plea and successfully appealed for a new trial, which then, in theory, could be dismissed.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 is the purpose of plea bargains?
From the prosecution's point of view, plea bargains are sometimes offered to obtain testimony from the accused that could lead to a conviction in another, presumably higher-profile, case. For example, a hit man could plea bargain and have his own sentence reduced from murder to manslaughter if he agrees to testify against the crime boss who hired him. The prosecution may also offer a plea bargain to reduce court time or to show mercy to an accused. The defense is interested in plea bargains to eliminate or reduce the risk of a severe sentence following a potential conviction.
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.
How is the defense attorney an agent-mediator?
they are the mediator between the accused and the judge in the plea bargaining process since they prepare defendants for the likely outcome of conviction.
How is the defense attorney an agent mediator?
they are the mediator between the accused and the judge in the plea bargaining process since they prepare defendants for the likely outcome of conviction.
