Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

No Contendere versus Guilty plea

I have possession of marijuana misdemeanor B from back in June of 2001. I want to know what the difference is between a No Contendere and a Guilty plea. The reason is why is because when I apply for a job, I would like to know if I should list my past misdemeanor B as a conviction or not.

I pleaded no contendere and received 6 months deferred judification. I completed the 6 months of deferred judification successfully.


Asked on 6/23/06, 8:22 pm

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Re: No Contendere versus Guilty plea

In a criminal context, practically speaking, there is no difference between a no contest and guilty plea. In both situations, the court has made a finding that there is sufficient evidence to find you guilty.

Since you got deferred, the court did not find you guilty, only that the state had enough evidence to find you guilty. Since you were not found guilty, and you satisfied the court's requirements of community supervision, the case was dismissed. You do not have a conviction.

If asked if you were arrested, the answer is yes. If asked if you were convicted, the answer is no.

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Answered on 6/23/06, 10:48 pm


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