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*Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/15th_Century 15th century]

*Date: [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/15th_Century 15th century]

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1 : the [[act]] or [[process]] of convicting of a crime especially in a [[court]] of [[law]]

*1 : the [[act]] or [[process]] of convicting of a crime especially in a [[court]] of [[law]]

In [[law]], a '''conviction''' is the [[verdict]] that results when a [[court]] of [[law]] finds a defendant [[guilty]] of a [[crime]].

In [[law]], a '''conviction''' is the [[verdict]] that results when a [[court]] of [[law]] finds a defendant [[guilty]] of a [[crime]].

The [[opposite]] of a conviction is an [[acquittal]] (i.e. "not [[guilty]]"). In Scotland and in the Netherlands, there can also be a verdict of "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Not_proven not proven]", which counts as an [[acquittal]]. There are also cases where the [[court]] orders that a defendant not be convicted, despite [[being]] found [[guilty]].

The [[opposite]] of a conviction is an [[acquittal]] (i.e. "not [[guilty]]"). In Scotland and in the Netherlands, there can also be a verdict of "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Not_proven not proven]", which counts as an [[acquittal]]. There are also cases where the [[court]] orders that a defendant not be convicted, despite [[being]] found [[guilty]].

For a host of [[reasons]], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criminal_justice criminal justice] system is not [[perfect]], and sometimes [[guilty]] defendants are [[acquitted]], while [[innocent]] people are convicted. [[Appeal]] [[mechanisms]] mitigate this [[problem]] to some extent. An [[error]] which results in the conviction of an [[innocent]] [[person]] is known as a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miscarriage_of_justice miscarriage of justice].

For a host of [[reasons]], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criminal_justice criminal justice] system is not [[perfect]], and sometimes [[guilty]] defendants are [[acquitted]], while [[innocent]] people are convicted. [[Appeal]] [[mechanisms]] mitigate this [[problem]] to some extent. An [[error]] which results in the conviction of an [[innocent]] [[person]] is known as a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miscarriage_of_justice miscarriage of justice].

After a defendant is convicted, the [[court]] determines the appropriate sentence as a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punishment punishment]. Furthermore, the conviction may lead to results beyond the terms of the sentence itself. Such ramifications are known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collateral_consequences_of_criminal_charges collateral consequences of criminal charges].

After a defendant is convicted, the [[court]] determines the appropriate sentence as a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punishment punishment]. Furthermore, the conviction may lead to results beyond the terms of the sentence itself. Such ramifications are known as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collateral_consequences_of_criminal_charges collateral consequences of criminal charges].

A minor conviction is considered, in a [[term]], a [[warning]] conviction, and it doesn't affect the defendant, but does serve as a warning.

A minor conviction is considered, in a [[term]], a [[warning]] conviction, and it doesn't affect the defendant, but does serve as a warning.

A [[history]] of convictions are called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antecedent_(law) antecedents], known colloquially as "previous" in the United Kingdom, and "priors" in the United States and Australia.

A [[history]] of convictions are called [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antecedent_(law) antecedents], known colloquially as "previous" in the United Kingdom, and "priors" in the United States and Australia.

The history of convictions also shows that a minor law conviction can be prosecuted as any [[individuals]] punishment.

The history of convictions also shows that a minor law conviction can be prosecuted as any [[individuals]] punishment.