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. See Sentencing to learn more.
Being found guilty of an offense, also known as a “conviction,” can also impact someone’s life in other ways, beyond the sentence that person receives. A conviction can impact:
- Jobs,
- Housing,
- Benefits,
- Citizenship,
- Education,
- Student loans,
- And more.
Last Reviewed: June 26, 2023