If your convictions have been spent do you still have a criminal record?

bails

Yes. They'll always be there

PinHead

yes but only employers that have access to advanced disclosure get to see them and only with your permission (ie working with kids, Casinos ect)

ChocLover

Luci, so much for rehabilitation huh?

Nessie from Loch Ness

Yes, they are with you all your life. However if they are spent you don't need to disclose on most app forms. But firm can find out

Forward

Yes. You are free but you have a record.

Francis S

The definition of a conviction is that you were found GUILTY of a crime. You, therefore, will always have a criminal record on file if you have been convicted. The only exceptions to this is if part of a plea agreement the authorities agreed to expunge your record after a determined number of years after your sentence was complete, in which time no more convictions are added to your record. This is rare and usually done for misdemeanors.

Mark J

Check your own record here: http://www.efindoutthetruth.com/backgroundcheck.htm $39.95 covers both database and manual search 100% guaranteed for accuracy. Criminal records are either on database or housed manually at the county level.

Rachel

II dont think you do actually. Check out a recent rehibilitation act. Im sure someone stated that if its spent then you dont have to declare it.

wizjp

Yes.

mark t

Depends on the job you are applying for, if you want to drive a Taxi then any driving convictions will be looked at and if you will be cash handling then they check you for fraud and theft.
They have to ask you permission though, I had one done about a year ago and it lists everything from your past. Even the minor stuff.

Redspider

I personally have had traffic convictions which were spent beginning of 2006, coming to my CRB it is still tainted

Stumpy

Yes you do technically. But the offences can not be used against you when applying for jobs etc.....but there are exceptions as in all rules.

Scottie

Your criminal record is for life. If you have an application form which asks you should always answer honestly. Otheriwse if you are found out you could be considered untrustworthy.

James P

no, i just barely make it on my wages now and the only way i can pay my fine is another job. i already did my time but never paid off ticket, i am just trying to better myself, its been a long ride.

The Wail of a Banshee

If it a serious crime think it stays on your record petty stuff is removed and then you don't have a record

The Hammer

That why it is called convictions, you been convicted.

withluv7

Most companies retro back 7-10 yrs and if there is no convictions since that time it will not be forwarded from the credentialing service to the company. You may want to consider expungement which the convictions cannot be pulled up by credentialing agencies and companies, but can be pulled up by State Bureau Investigations and federal employers. IF you get your record sealed then it will pull up court dates etc, but not the reason or charge of convictions which in turn can be worse. Consult an attorney for additional info on expungement. Most charge between 300-500 dollars and it takes from 30 days -6 mths depending on your record and the county court system where you were convicted. Judge Greg Mathis had his criminal record with prison time ajudicated which is another process for convicted felons.

Amby && Bump

Hopefully!
If you've done the crime then you should have to live with that for the rest of your life.

Its all about the severity if its nothing major then it should be disregarded as it will affect the rest of your life as it has mine and hopefully it doesn't happen to people such as Amby or bump because i'm sure your opinion would change if you happen to get a record for something petty. even the law should give a second chance but as society is were all just a number whether it be governmental or prison.

Enter Your Message or Comment

User Name:
User Email:
Post a comment: