My husband and I were involved in an altercation the police were called. I was arrested for throwing a pillow. Later on a judge in a court of law convicted me of throwing a pillow. I was sentenced to 2 years probabation and a domestic violence course. Do I have a criminal record?
2007-03-23 09:49:34 · 7 answers · asked by tracyeefoster 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Also the plea was facts sufficient. I don't think I was convicted. Conviction was contigent on me not finishing a program that I finished
2007-03-23 12:57:44 · update #1
Yes . You are a crim. You will stay a crim for a few years until the conviction is deemed "spent".
* most convictions become spent after five years
* prison sentences up to six months become spent after seven years
* prison sentences up to two and a half years become spent after 10 years
* sentences over 2.5 years are never spent
* rehabilitation periods are halved if you were under 18 when convicted.
2007-03-23 09:53:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you have a criminal record. Two more times of being convicted of throwing a pillow may land you in a prison, so watch the temper!
2007-03-23 09:54:16 · answer #2 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I realise that you used the word 'status' in your question in innocence...but boy what a word to choose...to think that a criminal has status in society ...a bit like a badge of honour!
As to you question ...yes you do have a criminal record the fact you received a 2 year probation order is testament to that.
Not complying with the DV course, would be another trip to court for breach of the order!
2007-03-24 04:20:37 · answer #3 · answered by lippz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If as you say you were convicted and sentenced then yes you have a criminal record.
2007-03-24 00:35:12 · answer #4 · answered by frankturk50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you do for domestic voilence you need family counciling and should seek it
that is what probation means, a convicted criminal
be good and don't get in more trouble
2007-03-23 09:56:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you do have a criminal record. Because it was your first offense, you didn't go to jail or incur a more serious fine/probation/punishment/etc.
2007-03-23 09:55:22 · answer #6 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sure do. Don't worry though, sounds like it was a misdemeanor.
2007-03-23 09:57:35 · answer #7 · answered by Fred L 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋