QLD Applying to Court to Have a Conviction Spent?

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vmi

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6 June 2017
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Hi,

Can you let me know, if I can apply to the court to have a conviction spent?

It has been 2 years since the sentence. Originally a jail term of 4 months was given, but on appeal, immediate release was granted. Total jail term was 18 days. Also how do I go about viewing my criminal record. I want to get on with my life and this is stopping me at every turn.

It was a stupid and desperate thing I did. It is for fraud.
 

Lance

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31 October 2015
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Hi,

So its obviously the conviction not the length of time in jail that your fighting here. If you committed the offence as an adult its 10 years before you can have a conviction spent and I'm not sure you would have any luck in getting that reduced. To be honest I don't know of any grounds that would be strong enough to have your record wiped clean. I'm sorry I cant help.