At what stage is someone "convicted" of a crime?

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kwflamingo	Once they've pled guilty (without a jury trial) and that plea has been accepted by the Court, or whenever the jury delivers the "guilty" verdict. Conviction comes before sentencing. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

wizjp	Convicted when a judge accepts the guilty plea. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

fangtaiyang	When the judge pounds the gavel and declares them guilty, they are convicted. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Leon N	when the judge pounds that gavel he or she will say if some ones guilty Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

trooper3316	The court has to recognize the plea before it is official. There are some instances where the judge will refuse to accept a guilty plea. When the judge accepts the plea, the conviction is entered. The sentencing does not matter. The conviction must occur before you can be sentenced. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No