when are you convicted of a crime, when a jury finds you or when a judge sentences you?
966438
You are convicted as soon as a jury renders its verdict, assuming that the verdict is not thrown out on appeal.  The judge's sentence has nothing to do with whether or not you have been convicted--it is the judge's decision about what the punishment should be for the crime that the defendant has been convicted of committing.
157128
The time you spend in jail when getting caught.
905281
If it is considered evidence they can keep it till after the trial is over. If there was no trial or the investigation is complete and you have been sentenced to jail, you get it when you get released. But if you weren't sent to jail then you should have gotten the items back already.
1186128
It depends what state you are in and what judge you get.  Also, your age, stance in the community (are you employed or in school), and if it is your first offense.  If you get a lenient judge, are young, and have no priors you may get community service or probation.  You may have to pay a fine and replace what you stole.  You could even get a minimal amount of jail time.
684798
If "you" or I killed a man after running a stopsign while speeding, should "you" or I be in prison?  Depending on the circumstances, prison might be too harsh a punishment, but the point is it shouldn't matter your socio-economic status, if you do the crime, you "should" do the crime.
710552
Why do you incarcerate yourself?  Is your crime so grave?\nCrime was done because you were only frightened and you had alreay recompense your infraction of the law
1161517
Sounds like the jury in your case just came in with a guilty verdict today.  :)
810029
Only if your in jail (sometimes)
354749
The word is "appeal" if you're convicted. Then write a book about it. It happens a lot. The main thing judges say is "ignorance of the law is not a defense to breaking the law." In front of a judge alone, you may be up the creek, but there's always a chance if you appeal to get a jury. Human Error is something jury's can relate to easily, we are all human after all.
549481
It means one person doesn't decide your fate.  You get a jury of people who represent a cross-section of society, and after hearing evidence from both sides, they jury decides if the person on trial is guilty or not.
378778
I'm sure there's a minimum and maximum sentence... and those would likely be dependant on the laws of the state.  Most states are probably similar, but you should consult with the laws of the state you are in.  \n\nIn actuality, the number of years you would get if convicted would be determined by the judge at sentencing time.  It would be no more than the maximum sentence.. unless there were more charges or multiple counts.
1107529
Depends on the type of assault and the judge.  Was it a felony?  You could face jail time, restitution and probation.  If it was a misdemeanor, you could still be sentenced to all of the above but on a lesser basis.  It really depends on the situation.
287614
you should be ready fo your conviction ,im sure you will get convicted,or get another one
915470
usually you are sent back to prison.
554637
All felonies are judged by degrees.\n\nFor instance: a Class F felony.\n\nHow old were you when you were convicted of this crime?
293869
Both sides present the basic facts of the case. The judge then determines if there is probable cause to believe you commited the crime. If he finds that way, then you will then be held to answer. In other words, a jury trial will be set in the matter. \n\nOther matters can be dealt with on the day of a preliminary hearing, such as bail reductions/increases and/or release terms.
633351
A conviction is when go in front of a jury and a judge and they find you guilty.  A caution is like a warning.  A pre-ticket.  So modify your driving or other habits and don't cut it so close ever again.