Contributor

Stan Winford, Solicitor

Overview

Having a criminal record can affect a person’s prospects for a job, limit their potential to do voluntary work or obtain licences. Minor convictions may not be shown after a period of time when they become “spent convictions”.

 

This section includes the following topics:

• Introduction to criminal records
• Understanding your criminal record
• Working with children checks
• What else can be affected by a criminal record?
• Contacts

 

A PDF of this chapter from The Law Handbook 2020 can be purchased for only $5.50. To purchase, visit the Fitzroy Legal Service online store.