If I was arrested for shoplifting and the charge was reduced to a misdemeanorfor whichI paid a fine, is that considered a conviction?
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If I was arrested for shoplifting and the charge was reduced to a misdemeanorfor whichI paid a fine, is that considered a conviction?
I want to know the right answer for completing applications specifically for questions that ask if “have you ever been convicted…?”. It happened over 20 years ago.
Asked on January 12, 2012 under Criminal Law, Michigan
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you paid a fine concerning a criminal matter for shoplifting which was reduced to a misdemeanor, most likely you were convicted of that charge unless the court had you on court probation where as part of the process you paid a fine and the charge was later dismissed by the court if you abided by the terms of any court probation.
To be sure if you were convicted or not of the crime, I suggest that you have the criminal file pulled up for your review. It will be in archives in the county and state criminal system where the charge was filed.
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