case was dissmissed but took a plea is that a conviction?

Question

was put on probation due to the plea, after probation, case was dismissed. will that be in my record as a conviction?

Answer 1

It all depends upon the circumstance. For example in my county, some plea agreements set out exactly what a defendant must do (ie probation, community service, etc.) in exchange for a guilty plea. At the bottom of the plea agreement, sometimes there is language along the lines of, "Defendant may petition for reduction upon successfull completion of probation" or "Cause to be dismissed upon successful completion of probation." Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Not enough information, which is why you have gotten two different answers so far. It is impossible for a case to be dismissed and THEN have a plea entered. If you think that is what happened, you are mistaken and need to clarify the procedures.

There are many circumstances allowing a charge to be "dismissed" after a plea. In some cases that will mean that there is no conviction (or no longer a conviction), and in others it will not. Without further information as to the circumstances of the dismissal, nobody can be sure of giving you a correct answer.

Answer 3

That makes absolutly no sense. If all charges are dismissed there would be no need to take a plea. On the other hand, a plea can be taken in exchange for lesser charges and other charges dismissed. Yes it is technically a conviction, in that it is documented in the local Clerk of Courts office. Get more info and get back to me on this one.

Answer 4

if you took a plea yes that is a conviction of usually a lesser charge. but if the case was dismissed then there is no charge, you can not have both.

Answer 5

Did you take a plea bargain and then it was thrown out?
Or did you have a nolle prossed charge and then have your sentencing dismissed?
Not enough information was given...
Most of these scenarios would be considered convictions (or dispositions) but not felony convictions. In my state the fact that they are dispositions make them able to be expunged.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

No -- a dismissed case is a dismissed case.

Answer 8

Yes i think it is! Unless it's deferred!