Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 625 ILCS 20/2

• Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
• Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
• Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. ^{Source: U.S. Courts}