Legal Definitions - abstract of conviction

Abstract of Conviction

An abstract of conviction is a document that summarizes the court's decision on a criminal offense or a traffic violation.

• John received an abstract of conviction for speeding and was fined $100.
• Mary's abstract of conviction showed that she was found guilty of shoplifting and was sentenced to community service.

These examples illustrate how an abstract of conviction is used to summarize the court's decision on a criminal offense or a traffic violation. In both cases, the individuals received a document that outlined the offense they were charged with, the court's decision, and any penalties or fines they were required to pay.