### Question
How does the law define conviction?


### Answer
Under *41 U.S.C. § 706*, **conviction** is defined as:

> a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 706*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 10-DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE**

