California · Vehicle Code

VEH §13103: For purposes of this division, a plea of nolo contendere or a plea of guilty or judgment of guilty, whether probation is granted or not, a forfeiture of bail, or a finding reported under Section 1816,

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This statute defines what constitutes a conviction for purposes of this code section, including guilty pleas, nolo contendere pleas, and bail forfeitures, excluding parking violations.

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For purposes of this division, a plea of nolo contendere or a plea of guilty or judgment of guilty, whether probation is granted or not, a forfeiture of bail, or a finding reported under Section 1816, constitutes a conviction of any offense prescribed by this code, other than offenses relating to the unlawful parking of vehicles.

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