If a person sells tobacco to a minor and goes to court and only has to pay a fine, does that mean that they were convicted?
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If a person sells tobacco to a minor and goes to court and only has to pay a fine, does that mean that they were convicted?
Asked on April 29, 2013 under Criminal Law, North Carolina
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Payment of a fine in a criminal case is a conviction. A conviction in a criminal case may include a prison sentence or probation or restitution or other forms of sentencing. Payment of a fine would be the result of being found guilty which is a conviction.
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