How can criminal conviction affect my future

[broadgage]

I agree that the points I made in post #26 are most unlikely to be relevant to the O/P at present, it is however worth remembering for the future.
A long ago and largely irrelevant conviction might suddenly become important if for example one wanted to run a farm, and therefore wanted a gun for wabbit shooting, and a bulk stock of certain agricultural chemicals.

 

[najaB]

Was there also something about travelling to the U.S. if you have a conviction?

You aren't able to take advantage of the Visa Waiver Program if you been arrested for, charged with or convicted of some criminal offences.

In the past it used to be any offence but, as I understand, it it's only serious offences i.e. those that would result in a custodial sentence (currently at least).

 

[jonathan01n]

Slightly OT but I think that the whole CRB system and the conviction thing is a total Red tape. A person never commit any offence can suddenly harm a child or to steal money ( in a financial setting) for example and a person commits and offence can be doing a job perfectly without harming anyone.
Back to the topic. I will suggest you to declare to avoid doubt

 

[najaB]

Slightly OT but I think that the whole CRB system and the conviction thing is a total Red tape. A person never commit any offence can suddenly harm a child or to steal money ( in a financial setting) for example and a person commits and offence can be doing a job perfectly without harming anyone.

There is no way to mitigate against the former, and the latter is the entire point of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Previous to the Act existing, a minor criminal conviction could be a permanent blot on someone's life.

 

[AlterEgo]

The OP says she wants to go into teaching or counselling....

Chemistry teacher?

In all seriousness there is a good reason why quarry employees who handle explosives would need to be of impeccable character.

 

[HannahGore]

Thank you everyone for your comments and advice.

I have another question, I sent off my reply to the initial letter I received from the prosecutions department on the 20/21st of April and I still haven't received a reply.

How long does it roughly take to receive a reply from them?

Thank you

 

[cuccir]

It varies a little bit, but usually the 4-6 weeks mark might be expected. It can be up to about 3 months or so if they're busy.

 

[Grinner]

You aren't able to take advantage of the Visa Waiver Program if you been arrested for, charged with or convicted of some criminal offences.

In the past it used to be any offence but, as I understand, it it's only serious offences i.e. those that would result in a custodial sentence (currently at least).

The phase the US authorities use is a crime of "moral turpitude", though what that means in terms of UK offences I certainly don't know.

 

[shredder1]

My mate recently got stopped by the customs when trying to enter Australia, they asked him if he had a criminal record?.
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He apologised

Saying I`m sorry, I didnt think you still needed one to get in,

 

[najaB]

Saying I`m sorry, I didnt think you still needed one to get in,

I hope he enjoyed his time in the little room...

 

[Iggy12a]

The phase the US authorities use is a crime of "moral turpitude", though what that means in terms of UK offences I certainly don't know.

I used to work for ACRO, the Criminal Records Office, who produce Police Certificates. Essentially if you have ever been arrested, cautioned, or convicted for any offence, you are ineligible for the visa waiver program, and must obtain a Police Certificate from ACRO, and then apply for a visa at the US embassy.

 

[cuccir]

I used to work for ACRO, the Criminal Records Office, who produce Police Certificates. Essentially if you have ever been arrested, cautioned, or convicted for any offence, you are ineligible for the visa waiver program, and must obtain a Police Certificate from ACRO, and then apply for a visa at the US embassy.

That is not true

 

[Bletchleyite]

Indeed not. They have also stopped using the term "moral turpitude" and become more specific.

 

[cuccir]

To be fair to Iggy12a, the US Customs and Border Protection agency quite deliberately don't define the list of convictions that are inadmissible, but the 'moral turpitude' criteria still roughly applies, and the phrase can be found on their website, though it has been dropped from official documentation.

The lack of definitive list is why some agencies (including the US embassy in the UK) recommend that anyone who has even been arrested applies for a visa. In part, this is because the scrutiny process is rather steeped in mystery. In part, it is because the US Embassy makes money from selling visas.

However, this goes way beyond the stated requirements of the ESTA.