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I pled”No Contest” rather than “Guilty,” doesn that mean I can answer “NO” already if asked if I was ever convicted?

April 26, 2017answer contest convicted guilty mean

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I pled”No Contest” rather than “Guilty,” doesn that mean I can answer “NO” already if asked if I was ever convicted?

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No. A plea of “No Contest” is identical to a plea of “Guilty” in California – both are considered criminal convictions and, unless expunged, must be disclosed on employment applications.