I like hanging out at this pub once in a while after work. It's off the beaten path and I get a chance to relax for a while.
Acquittal Defined and Explained with Examples. An acquittal is a formal acknowledgement, by a judge or jury, that the defendant is not guilty.
Conviction means you were found guilty in court--the punishment is a separate issue, and can include community service, fines, etc., or time in jail or prison. It's the guilty as charged [conviction] they're asking about, not what penalties were imposed. constantreader Â· 10 years ago.