Saturday, 1 February 2014

Can a dismissed conviction be overturned after an appeal?

Question

Can a dismissed conviction be overturned after an appeal?



Answer

What is a "dismissed conviction?" If a criminal charge is dismissed, then there is no conviction. If a conviction results from a criminal charge, then the charge was not dismissed. Normally, a conviction can be appealed (within the limited time available), but a dismissal typically cannot be appealed.



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