I was charged by police back around 2000 for an offense that I pleaded guilty to in court because I couldn`t afford a lawyer and was too young and worried to not plead guilty, I thought if I pleaded not guilty they might see it as disrespectful and seek to jail me. (Worries of a young mind).
I went through 2 court cases and a police psychologist program over that year and was given a 1 year good behaviour bond and no conviction. The charge is still on my police file though.
I have received no other charges that being the only one. Over the years I have studied and built up my knowledge to apply for good jobs, but 4 years ago after going through 3 interviews and being successfully offered the job with a global company I got knocked back for that job after the police report was received by them.
Since that time I ended up working in hospitality as a kitchen hand and now a chef part time as I continue my study. I have been too fearful of applying to other companies and it has had a severe impact on my personal and social life. I am also worried about applying for jobs overseas which I would love to do, to work and travel as part of a professional career. I also have aspirations of starting my own company one day and even registering a company overseas.
I believe none of this is possible and I constantly deal with anxiety and mild depression over the issue. I feel trapped by something that I was charged for which does not reflect my personality or character or behaviours.
I recently met a lady from overseas whom I would like to marry, and found out I also need to do a police report to give to her should I marry her and as part of her visa process beyond that point. That really broke my spirit as well.
I feel trapped and suffocated by the issue and wish I could have this charge overturned or expunged/pardoned, I dont know the right term for it or how to go about applying for that. Any advice would be helpful.
I went through 2 court cases and a police psychologist program over that year and was given a 1 year good behaviour bond and no conviction. The charge is still on my police file though.
I have received no other charges that being the only one. Over the years I have studied and built up my knowledge to apply for good jobs, but 4 years ago after going through 3 interviews and being successfully offered the job with a global company I got knocked back for that job after the police report was received by them.
Since that time I ended up working in hospitality as a kitchen hand and now a chef part time as I continue my study. I have been too fearful of applying to other companies and it has had a severe impact on my personal and social life. I am also worried about applying for jobs overseas which I would love to do, to work and travel as part of a professional career. I also have aspirations of starting my own company one day and even registering a company overseas.
I believe none of this is possible and I constantly deal with anxiety and mild depression over the issue. I feel trapped by something that I was charged for which does not reflect my personality or character or behaviours.
I recently met a lady from overseas whom I would like to marry, and found out I also need to do a police report to give to her should I marry her and as part of her visa process beyond that point. That really broke my spirit as well.
I feel trapped and suffocated by the issue and wish I could have this charge overturned or expunged/pardoned, I dont know the right term for it or how to go about applying for that. Any advice would be helpful.