judgment of conviction
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Definition
Noun: 1. A formal declaration by a court that a person is guilty of a criminal offense, following a trial or a plea, and the subsequent imposition of a sentence or penalty. This term refers specifically to the final, official legal outcome of a criminal prosecution.
Usage
- This term is a formal, legal compound noun. It is used in legal documents, court proceedings, and official reports to denote the specific judicial act of finding guilt and sentencing.
- It is synonymous with the more common single word "conviction" in a legal context.
Examples
- Noun:
- The jury's verdict led directly to a judgment of conviction for fraud.
- After the appeal was denied, the judgment of conviction became final.
- The court clerk entered the judgment of conviction into the official record.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in contrast with a "judgment of acquittal," which is a formal finding of not guilty.
- It encompasses both the finding of guilt (the conviction) and the specific penalty ordered (the sentence).
Variants and Related Words
- Conviction (n): The more common term for the act of finding someone guilty of a crime in a court of law. "Judgment of conviction" is a more precise legal variant.
- He has a prior conviction for theft.
- Sentence (n): The punishment assigned to a defendant found guilty. A "judgment of conviction" includes the pronouncement of the sentence.
- The judge handed down a severe sentence.
Synonyms
- Condemnation: (Formal) A strong expression of disapproval; can imply a final judgment.
- Finding of guilt: A phrase describing the result of a trial.
- Guilty verdict: The decision returned by a jury.
Antonyms
- Acquittal: A judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged.
- Judgment of acquittal: The formal court declaration of not guilty.
Noun
- (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
- the conviction came as no surprise