What are the possible impacts of being convicted of a Criminal Offence?

If you have pleaded guilty or been found guilty after hearing of a criminal offence, that conviction, even where no conviction was recorded, can often still have an impact on your life as there are situations where you are required to disclose it.  Below are some examples of how you may be impacted if you … Continue reading What are the possible impacts of being convicted of a Criminal Offence?

Will I have a criminal conviction recorded?

Recording a conviction For an adult that appears before the court and pleads guilty to an offence, unless they are sentenced to imprisonment, the Presiding Judicial Officer has discretion as to whether a conviction is recorded or not. The factors the Court must have regard to when determining whether to record a conviction are contained … Continue reading Will I have a criminal conviction recorded?