However, not everything counts as a conviction. In fact, there are many types of criminal records that don’t count as convictions.
What Criminal Records Are Convictions?
Convictions always include a finding of guilt. Typically, you’ll have some sort of sentence attached to a conviction, such as:
Supervision that you do not successfully complete
Conditional discharges
Jail time
Prison time
Time considered “served”
Regular probation (other than 710, 1410 or TASC probation)
Fines
What Criminal Records Are Not Convictions?
Many people ask Chicago expungement attorneys about which criminal records count as convictions, and for good reason—it can be confusing.
For example, supervision is not always part of a conviction, provided that you satisfied the conditions of the supervision. However, if you didn’t successfully complete your supervision (meaning that it was revoked or terminated unsatisfactorily), you will need to talk to your attorney about whether it counts as a conviction.
Other criminal records that do not count as convictions include:
Nolle Prosequi (NP)
Non-Suit
Stricken Off With Leave to Reinstate (SOL)
Dismissed
Finding of No Probable Cause (FNPC)
Released Without Charging (RWOC)
Finding or Verdict of Not Guilty (either FNG or VNG)
Successful completion of TASC probation
Successful completion of 710 or 1410 probation
Pardons
Convictions approved for expungement by Prisoner Review Board
If you’re not sure, call us at 847-920-4540 or get in touch with us online. We’ll be happy to evaluate your case and help you get on the right track for a fresh start.
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