What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Utah, quick question with plea of abuyance. I took a plea of abuyance for a lewdness ticket I got for mooning a friend in the other car. About 2 years ago. I had no other crimes against me and was my first time I had ever been to court. I now have grown up a bit and want to apply for a job as a police officer at a local department. Only problem is any one with a conviction is inelligable for 5 years. Was I convicted of a crime although I tool a plea of abauyance.