How long?

[phix01]

I applied for a job with royal mail, they did a secutity check on me, and now i've got no job. How long does a criminal record last for? (GBH sct. 18, sentenced 3 yrs, served 1yr with 1 yr probation). Can i argue my case?, if so how?

[bullseye]

A criminal record stays with you forever. It is supposed to be spent after approx 10 years i believe, however in a court of law they can go back 20 years plus. In a case of an employer i am not quite sure but if you contact a solicitor they will probably be able to inform you better, unless anyone else on this site can. Good luck!

[Law Man1856]

phix

An enhanced CRB check by an employer will show all convictions and generally if any of them are for violent or dishonest acts they will no employ you.

Sometimes they will listen to the circumstances but with so many applicants the chances are they will take the easy option.

Although conviction become spent after a certain time they never get deleted.

If the job does not involve handling money or working with children then a CRB check will normally not be required.

HOPE THIS HELPS

LawMAN

[Buenchico]

As Lawman states, a criminal record is for life and convictions will always show up if an employer carries out a CRB check.

As Bullseye states, most criminal convictions become 'spent' after a certain period of time. However, if the sentence exceeds 2� years (irrespective of how much time is actually served in prison), the conviction never becomes spent. So, if you're asked on an application form (whether for employment or for things like insurance) whether you've ever been convicted of a criminal offence, you'll always have to declare it (or risk being further convicted of 'attempting to obtain a pecuniary advantage by deception'):
http://www.lawontheweb.co.uk/rehabact.htm

Chris

[arduncan2002]

Sorry to say, but GBH / ABH + Common assault are Big no-no's in the employment industry. Motor vehicle offences and other lesser crimes are usually over looked. Theft may be 'spent ' after 6 years but assault will always stop you working 'with people' generally.