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criminal conviction

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A criminal conviction requires a higher standard of proof than an indictment.
high legal_principle
Distinguishes the evidentiary thresholds between obtaining an indictment and securing a conviction in criminal law.
A judge can vacate a criminal conviction, setting aside the prior judgment and nullifying the conviction.
high procedural
Legal process in criminal and post-conviction proceedings whereby a court can overturn a conviction.