If i was given conditional probation, was I actually “convicted” of the misdemeanor or did it go away when I finished my conditional probation?
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If i was given conditional probation, was I actually “convicted” of the misdemeanor or did it go away when I finished my conditional probation?
About 4 years ago I was charged with a misdemeanor offense. I plead “No Contest” and was given a suspended imposition of sentence on conditional probation of 2 years and fines. This was my first and only criminal charge. I have paid my fines and completed the probation period. Will it appear on my permanent record? And if I apply for a government job, do I have to mark “Yes” for being convicted of a misdemeanor?
Asked on February 24, 2013 under Criminal Law, California
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you plead no contest to the charge against you and the action was not dismissed assuming you were placed on a conditional probation period, then you were convicted of the crime. I suggest that you pull the file and see if you were actually convicted of the matter that you have written about.
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