Conviction means having a strong belief or opinion about something. It also refers to being determined and committed to that belief, without any doubt or hesitation.
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At the hearing, if indeed there is proof of
conviction of such an offence, a removal order will be issued.
We know that in this country as well, wealth reduces the chance of
conviction for crimes.
Based on our survey, over 48 % of employers ask about criminal
convictions on the application while 28 % do not ask candidates about prior criminal history at all.
In addition to facing possible time in prison, you will have to live with the burden of a felony
criminal conviction for the rest of your life.
Prior to this legislative session a court could only consider a defendant's
DUI convictions in a five year «look back» period of sentences.
Supporters of the measure say it will protect people and business owners with strong
religious convictions from government intrusion.
That way, you'll be able to speak with
conviction about why buyers and sellers should work with you.
Look for lots of talk about agenda setting and wiping the slate clean from a difficult 2015 that was marked by high profile
corruption convictions of two former legislative leaders.
In addition, to be eligible a driver can not have any misdemeanor or
felony convictions for violating the state vehicle code.
But in reality it was a shared tragedy, one for those who still believed that politics should be motivated
by conviction.
Upon the successful completion of the Class, students will receive a certificate which can remove 2 points a year from your license or remove a first time
traffic conviction with court approval.
Client
appealed conviction on 2 counts of first - degree murder and one count of second - degree murder.
(3) on
summary conviction for a second offence for a fine of no more than $ 500,000 or to imprisonment for a term of no more than 18 months or both.
Because the demonstration of innocence
after conviction must be airtight in almost all circumstances, most such efforts fail.
OK traffic school courses may be taken to remove a recent traffic
violation conviction from your driving record.
The penalties
upon conviction for cocaine possession or trafficking can be much more severe than the penalties associated with similar crimes such as marijuana possession.
Fees, fines and surcharges paid by offenders
following convictions in federal or state courts fund the compensation program and the agency's operations.
The moral
conviction against porn remains strong, but there is also sympathy for its consumers.
I want us to build a country where the shame of
prior convictions doesn't necessarily hold them back from working and providing for their families.
State data shows close to 96 percent of cases involving 16 - and 17 - year - old defendants did not result in a criminal
conviction last year.
I was never an atheist but a decade ago I turned by back on by
christian convictions for a life of compulsive sin.
You should also refuse if you already have a prior criminal drunk
driving conviction within the past five years because you face minimum jail time.
Instead, they become a confidential
conviction which will mask the violation from your public record.
It is interesting that most of the objections one hears to the sickness conception of alcoholism have been given very convincing answers by persons of
moral conviction in the past.
With a DUI
conviction under your belt, there's no doubt that you'll be viewed as a high risk driver — at least for a few years following the offense.
Our portfolio managers invest with
conviction based on fundamental research and a proactive view of risk.
Taking the time to thoroughly and genuinely look at all sides of an issue, including motivations, alliances, and deeply
held convictions of those involved is crucial in any endeavor.
The idea of a discharge is to avoid the stigma of a criminal
conviction when it's considered appropriate.
He found that men who had had two or
more convictions for misdemeanor violence were 15 times as likely as those with no criminal history to be charged with the most violent crimes.
It's called menacing and it's a misdemeanor unless the person has a prior
conviction record for 2nd degree menacing.
Does it follow that model citizens should leave their religious
convictions at home (where they are relatively harmless), and base their votes and arguments concerning public questions on secular considerations only?
We are very supportive of alternative sentencing and we will fight on our client's behalf to obtain alternative sentencing whenever possible
if conviction can not be avoided.
But real dialogue is the intent, although not
without conviction on the part of the minister.
I did write a book on immigration law and criminal
convictions because, as a criminal defence attorney I must know some basics.
A first - degree felony
assault conviction can result in up to 20 years in prison as well as a $ 30,000 fine.
The hunger for spirituality and the hunger for community with those who
share convictions that provide direction for life are often found in different people.
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