on conviction

Frequency: 6.06.3 per million words

Used in legal contexts to mean 'upon being found guilty'.

Categories:

Examples (10)

  • His sentence on conviction would be life imprisonment.
  • On conviction, the defendant faces a mandatory minimum of five years in prison.
  • The offense is punishable by a fine of up to £10,000 on conviction.
  • If found guilty, he could lose his driving license for three years on conviction.
  • The new law specifies that on conviction for tax fraud, assets can be seized.
  • On conviction, the company was ordered to pay substantial damages to the victims.
  • The judge reminded the jury that the maximum penalty on conviction is severe.
  • For a first offense, the penalty on conviction might be community service.
  • A person is automatically disqualified from holding public office on conviction of a felony.
  • The revised statute imposes stricter penalties on conviction for environmental crimes.