Difference between ‘Conviction’ and ‘Sentence’
November 17, 2016
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17/11/16 Difference between ‘Conviction’ and ‘Sentence’
• A conviction refers to the outcome of a criminal trial. It is the act of proving or declaring a person guilty of a crime.
• A sentence, on the other hand, is the formal declaration by a court imposing a punishment on the person convicted of a crime.
• A conviction is a result of the verdict of a judge and/or jury. In contrast, a Sentence is typically ordered by a judge.
• The court cannot order a sentence unless the person has been found guilty or convicted. Therefore, a conviction must precede a sentence.
