No, a CWOF (Continuance Without a Finding) is not considered a conviction in Massachusetts. It is not a guilty plea or a conviction, but it is an admission by the defendant that the prosecution has enough evidence to convict them if the case went to trial. The case is then put on hold for a certain period of time, and if the defendant meets certain conditions, the charges may be dismissed. However, a CWOF will still appear on a criminal record check as a conviction, and can have potential consequences for employment, housing, and other areas of a person’s life.
