Deferred convictions and state licensing.
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Deferred convictions and state licensing.
I have a completed deferred sentence deferred and dismissed for a felony sex offense. Upon applying for Colorado State Life Insurance I was asked if I had a conviction, their definition of conviction being ”Convicted’ includes, but is not limited to, having been found guilty by verdict of a judge or jury, having entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or no contest, or having been given probation, a suspended sentence, or a fine.’
Must I answer yes to having a conviction?
Asked on June 20, 2016 under Criminal Law, Colorado
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Each state has a legal definition of "conviction" for enhancement purposes. Furthermore, each agency has their definition of conviction. Some people confuse the two... even if you are not considered 'finally convicted' for the purposes of the criminal justice system, then an agency can still consider it a conviction for the purposes of their administrative provisions. With the definition you have listed, you would have to answer yes to the answer of having been convicted.
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