18 U.S.C. Sec. 1030(E)(10) Definition of "Conviction" is a legal term that defines a criminal conviction under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CAA) of 1986. It is the act of being found guilty of an offense that is punishable under the CAA. The types of convictions under this section are: guilty pleas, solo contender pleas, and jury verdicts. This section also applies to any criminal convictions that occur in a foreign court.