Is an arrest considered to be a conviction?
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Is an arrest considered to be a conviction?
Asked on September 21, 2012 under Criminal Law, New York
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
An arrest is NOT a convictioin. Arrest means you have been taken into custody. You are presumed innocent unless or until you have been convicted. A conviction means you have been found guilty of the charges against you. You have not been convicted if you have not been found guilty.
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