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Arrested but not convicted.

dartboardio · 2020-01-20 18:47:18

Hi, does conviction mean you have been charged and brought to court or prison with something? I have been arrested and made a statement for something, not issued or charged with any charge sheet. Basically just let home and they'll be in touch. Does this go on my criminal record? I have been invited for an interview in the…

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#32 24-01-2020 12:52pm
smelly sock

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If the OP tells us the actual nature of the incident we might be able to adivse based on experience.

I work with a guy in the PS that has two legacy convictions for assault (30 years ago). PAS decided to let local management here make a call on it when the convictions appeared in his vetting. LM retained him.

If I were him depending on the nature of the incident I would be totally up front and honest. Declare the investigation. Trying to hide it looks a lot worse and even implicates guilt.

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#33 24-01-2020 4:52pm
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smelly sock wrote: »

If the OP tells us the actual nature of the incident we might be able to adivse based on experience.

The OP has decided not to go for the job and has moved on.

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