Judgment Of Conviction (Noun)
Meaning
(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Following a lengthy trial, the court entered a judgment of conviction and sentenced the defendant to twenty years in prison.
- The prosecution's strong evidence left little doubt about the outcome, making the judgment of conviction almost a foregone conclusion.
- After reviewing the case files and considering all the testimony, the judge delivered a judgment of conviction, fining the defendant heavily.
- The jury deliberated for hours before returning a guilty verdict, which the judge formalized with a judgment of conviction and a lengthy prison term.
- The defense attorney's closing argument failed to persuade the jury, resulting in a judgment of conviction and a significant punishment.