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Spent Convictions
About Spent Convictions
Spent Conviction Application
A ‘spent conviction’ is essentially a hidden conviction. Once your conviction is declared spent, the conviction will not appear on your National Police Certificate. This means that, in most cases, you are not required to disclose the conviction to employers, unless an exception applies.
Many employers request a police clearance when you’re applying for a job or during your employment, and having a conviction listed can severely impact your chances. Additionally, a recorded conviction can affect more than just your job prospects—it can also limit your ability to travel. That’s why having an experienced lawyer to handle your spent conviction application is crucial.
There are several ways to apply to have a conviction declared spent, with different criteria depending on whether you are applying at the time of sentencing or after, and whether the offence is a state or federal offence.
At WA Criminal Lawyers, we have a strong track record of successfully applying for Spent Conviction Orders for clients facing a variety of charges. Our criminal law specialists have helped clients secure spent convictions for offences including:
- Cultivating Cannabis with intent to sell or supply
- Assaulting a Police Officer
- Assault occasioning bodily harm
- Criminal damage
- Common assault
- Possession of ammunition
- Home Burglary
- Threat to Kill
- Possession of a prohibited drug with intent to sell or supply
Our team is here to guide you through the process and give you the best chance of success in your application.
