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Spent conviction legislation allows the criminal records of offenders to be amended by removing some offences after a certain period of time. The idea behind spent convictions schemes is to allow former offenders to 'wipe the slate clean' after a certain period of time, depending on the offence.

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    SA Will Spent Convictions Appear Again After New Offense?

    Early this year, I went to the SA Magistrates Court and applied to have all my old shoplifting and other minor convictions from about between 17 and 30 years ago spent. Apparently, they don't just drop off your record after 10 years in SA. You need to apply to the magistrates court. Anyway...
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    WA Consequences of Impersonating a Police Officer?

    Hi Just got a question. This happened to a family friend of ours. What would the likely outcome for this be? Jail time? Or just a spent conviction? Here is the article for what he did. Basically put flashing lights on his car and drove it down a freeway pretending to be a cop before being...
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    QLD Criminal Record 25 years Ago but No Conviction was Recorded?

    Hi, I am wondering about the consequences of a guilty plea 25 years ago in a magistrates court in QLD but at the time, no conviction was recorded and the judge said this was so that it would impede my work chances as the wrongdoing would never be repeated of that he was certain. And he was...
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    • criminal record magistrates court spent conviction visa working overseas
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    • Forum: Criminal Law Forum
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    SA Disclosure of Spent Conviction - Claim Against Damages?

    Hi, I recently applied for a National Criminal History check and the result was issued disclosing eligible spent convictions. Do I have any legal standing to claim damages against the company who issued the convictions and/or subsequently the SA Police who ultimately unlawfully disclosed detail...
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    WA Magistrates Court - Prosecuted by the Water Corporation

    I'm being prosecuted in the Magistrates court by the Water Corporation for driving through water catchment area under Regulation 35(1) of the Water Services Regulations 2013, made under the Water Services Act 2012. The maximum fine is $2500. Can anyone tell me how I can find what other people...
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    QLD When Does a Spent Conviction Start?

    Hi all, When I was 18, I broke the law and was sentenced to good behaviour with a conviction recorded. At first I plead not guilty, however changed that to guilty in the supreme court under the guidance of my lawyer. This has been a constant pain on my life. I didn't have the best upbringing...
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    NSW Query on Completing Australian Citizenship Application?

    Hello, I am applying for Australian citizenship and needed your help on the following: I was charged with an offense, however, I was offered a diversion plan. I have successfully completed the plan and have received confirmation of completion from the diversion court with the charge being...
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    SA Can I Apply for an Early Spent Conviction?

    I am having trouble gaining employment in mining. My police clearance shows 5 convictions. I only have 3 more months before they are considered spent conviction. I need to get back into the mines so I can cover my debt and support my family. I was wondering if I can apply to get my convictions...
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    TAS How to Get Spent Conviction Removed from Criminal Record?

    I have an annulled spent conviction from 2005. I breached an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) in 2005 in which I was convicted for sending a letter to my son. I have since graduated from University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Social Work degree, but I am finding it increasingly difficult to find...
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    • avo child protection criminal record legal aid spent conviction
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    SA Is There a Way to Remove Conviction Earlier?

    I was convicted with passing a false prescription 7 years ago. Even though it was for a friend, I pleaded guilty. After 12 years in my job I need a national police check. I know the conviction will be a spent conviction after 10 years, however, is there a way in S.A I can apply to the courts to...
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