In 2017 I plead guilty to a Tamper with Motor Vehicle charge in Victoria. Dumbest decision I've ever made. The charge was condridicted by the "victims" own video evidence, and I had terrible legal representation, who I fired on the day of the hearing and represented myself.
My question is, can I request a rehearing given it's 3 years later?
If so, what it the process and criteria that needs to be proven in order to have it granted?
Are there any alternatives to clear my record?
Reason being, I'm looking for work and want to volunteer, both require police checks.
Also, the principal of the situation is just so wrong. It should never have made it to court! I'm so annoyed that I didnt invest more time fighting it in 2017, but at the time I didnt understand or appreciate the implications of the guilty plea. i thought ghat if it was guilty without conviction it wouldnt effect anything or show on my record. I was very wrong!
Any help very much appreciated!
Thank you
My question is, can I request a rehearing given it's 3 years later?
If so, what it the process and criteria that needs to be proven in order to have it granted?
Are there any alternatives to clear my record?
Reason being, I'm looking for work and want to volunteer, both require police checks.
Also, the principal of the situation is just so wrong. It should never have made it to court! I'm so annoyed that I didnt invest more time fighting it in 2017, but at the time I didnt understand or appreciate the implications of the guilty plea. i thought ghat if it was guilty without conviction it wouldnt effect anything or show on my record. I was very wrong!
Any help very much appreciated!
Thank you