Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Plea vs. Conviction

Is a plea of guilty and a guilty conviction the same thing? If an application asks if I have ever been convicted of a felony, but I pled guilty, do I answer yes or no?


Asked on 7/19/06, 11:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

michael palmer Law Office of Michael Palmer

Re: Plea vs. Conviction

You have been convicted of a crime if you plead guilty unless you got deferred probation. If you completed the deferred probation, then you do not have a conviction.

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Answered on 7/20/06, 12:06 am


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