If you are found guilty of an offense, you will be “sentenced.” Sentencing can involve many kinds of punishments, including time in jail or prison.
Being found guilty of an offense, also known as a “conviction,” can also your life in other ways, beyond the sentence that you receive. A conviction can impact:
- Jobs
- Housing
- Benefits
- Citizenship
- Education
- Student loans
- And more.
Last Reviewed: June 26, 2023