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underage conviction, adult now

  • 28-11-2009 3:21pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭


    hi guys,

    quick question someone here might have come up with before.

    Basically when i was 15 i got arrested for a minor offence. I am over 18 now, and im just wondering is this cleared from my records. I.e. in job applications, when it asks "do you have any criminal convictions", can I tick no honestly?

    Would appreciate if anyone knows this!


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  • #2
    Nevyn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43,045 ✭✭✭✭Nevyn


    You juvinal records are sealed once you turn 18 and you get a fresh start.


  • #3
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    thanks a million, great to get that clarified


  • #4
    veetwin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭veetwin


    Thaedydal wrote: »
    You juvinal records are sealed once you turn 18 and you get a fresh start.


    I don't think this is correct. If you get a conviction it stands no matter what age you are. The OP was most likely cautioned under the JLO Scheme. This is not a conviction and therefore they can honestly reply that they have not been convicted of anything.. I've never heard of records being "sealed" and getting a fresh start once you turn 18.


  • #5
    minidazzler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,739 ✭✭✭✭minidazzler


    OP, Go to your local Garda Station and ask them, just to be 100% sure, but I have never heard of non-serious juvenile convictions being brought up in later court proceedings, so maybe they are sealed.

    Ask your Local Guards, they will know for sure :)


  • #6
    St James
    Closed Accounts Posts: 76 ✭✭St James


    I think 'sealed' is US term.

    PULSE keeps all your convictions and more on record!


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  • #7
    TheNog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,160 ✭✭✭TheNog


    unreg'd wrote: »
    hi guys,

    quick question someone here might have come up with before.

    Basically when i was 15 i got arrested for a minor offence. I am over 18 now, and im just wondering is this cleared from my records. I.e. in job applications, when it asks "do you have any criminal convictions", can I tick no honestly?

    Would appreciate if anyone knows this!


    You only have a criminal record if you have been to court and convicted. If that hasnt happened then no you dont have a criminal record. If you were cautioned under the JLO scheme you still have no criminal record.
    Thaedydal wrote: »
    You juvinal records are sealed once you turn 18 and you get a fresh start.

    It is a US term and doenst apply here. When an adult person is convicted all previous convictions are read out that relate to the offence the person is being convicted of.


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