Back
to top
Getting a job in law after being arrested
Watch
Announcements
Page 1 of 1
Go to first unread
Skip to page:
Basically I got arrested and then released without bail under investigation for swearing at a police officer quite a few times, am I right in thinking I have ruined any chance of me working in the legal profession
0
reply
Report
#2
(Original post by 123sptn)
Basically I got arrested and then released without bail under investigation for swearing at a police officer quite a few times, am I right in thinking I have ruined any chance of me working in the legal profession
Basically I got arrested and then released without bail under investigation for swearing at a police officer quite a few times, am I right in thinking I have ruined any chance of me working in the legal profession
0
reply
Report
#3
(Original post by 123sptn)
Basically I got arrested and then released without bail under investigation for swearing at a police officer quite a few times, am I right in thinking I have ruined any chance of me working in the legal profession
Basically I got arrested and then released without bail under investigation for swearing at a police officer quite a few times, am I right in thinking I have ruined any chance of me working in the legal profession
Doesnt sound like you were charged or cautioned. (were you?).
0
reply
Report
#4
(Original post by Frenchrose)
Hey! Although having a criminal record does not prevent you from working in the legal profession it does make it highly difficult to secure a TC (due to extremely high competition). It is not impossible it is just going to hinder your chances. Did you go to law school?
Hey! Although having a criminal record does not prevent you from working in the legal profession it does make it highly difficult to secure a TC (due to extremely high competition). It is not impossible it is just going to hinder your chances. Did you go to law school?
0
reply
(Original post by 999tigger)
Nope you will be fine dont worry.
Doesnt sound like you were charged or cautioned. (were you?).
Nope you will be fine dont worry.
Doesnt sound like you were charged or cautioned. (were you?).
0
reply
(Original post by Frenchrose)
Hey! Although having a criminal record does not prevent you from working in the legal profession it does make it highly difficult to secure a TC (due to extremely high competition). It is not impossible it is just going to hinder your chances. Did you go to law school?
Hey! Although having a criminal record does not prevent you from working in the legal profession it does make it highly difficult to secure a TC (due to extremely high competition). It is not impossible it is just going to hinder your chances. Did you go to law school?
0
reply
0
reply
Report
#9
(Original post by 999tigger)
Do they have a criminal record?
Do they have a criminal record?
0
reply
Report
#10
Everything is looked at on a case by case basis. - Getting nabbed for peeing on the street for example is seen a lot differently to fare evasion (dishonesty offence)/ rape/ affray or murder.
Your main thing when it comes to criminal records is not convincing the firm but rather the regulator. (SRA/BSB/CILEX)
If you are cautioned it isn't a criminal conviction but it will show up on a DBS check, depending on what the forms ask you'll more than likely have to declare it.
Police cautions are covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and are immediately spent.
If you're worried have a look with the SRA https://www.sra.org.uk/globalassets/...lity-rules.pdf
Your main thing when it comes to criminal records is not convincing the firm but rather the regulator. (SRA/BSB/CILEX)
If you are cautioned it isn't a criminal conviction but it will show up on a DBS check, depending on what the forms ask you'll more than likely have to declare it.
Police cautions are covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and are immediately spent.
If you're worried have a look with the SRA https://www.sra.org.uk/globalassets/...lity-rules.pdf
0
reply
(Original post by FRS500)
Everything is looked at on a case by case basis. - Getting nabbed for peeing on the street for example is seen a lot differently to fare evasion (dishonesty offence)/ rape/ affray or murder.
Your main thing when it comes to criminal records is not convincing the firm but rather the regulator. (SRA/BSB/CILEX)
If you are cautioned it isn't a criminal conviction but it will show up on a DBS check, depending on what the forms ask you'll more than likely have to declare it.
Police cautions are covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and are immediately spent.
If you're worried have a look with the SRA https://www.sra.org.uk/globalassets/...lity-rules.pdf
Everything is looked at on a case by case basis. - Getting nabbed for peeing on the street for example is seen a lot differently to fare evasion (dishonesty offence)/ rape/ affray or murder.
Your main thing when it comes to criminal records is not convincing the firm but rather the regulator. (SRA/BSB/CILEX)
If you are cautioned it isn't a criminal conviction but it will show up on a DBS check, depending on what the forms ask you'll more than likely have to declare it.
Police cautions are covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and are immediately spent.
If you're worried have a look with the SRA https://www.sra.org.uk/globalassets/...lity-rules.pdf
0
reply
Report
#12
(Original post by 123sptn)
I wasn’t charged or cautioned I was given a piece of paper saying ‘released without bail notice - under investigation’ so just worried if that will result in me eventually being charged/cautioned? Thanks for the response
I wasn’t charged or cautioned I was given a piece of paper saying ‘released without bail notice - under investigation’ so just worried if that will result in me eventually being charged/cautioned? Thanks for the response
0
reply
(Original post by 999tigger)
Its possible that the police keep certain information and if relevant can include it on a DBS. I was under the impression this was past and some time ago. When was it?
Its possible that the police keep certain information and if relevant can include it on a DBS. I was under the impression this was past and some time ago. When was it?
0
reply
Report
#14
(Original post by 123sptn)
No it was very recent but just a bit confused what Happens next
No it was very recent but just a bit confused what Happens next
Were you just drunk?
They will investigate and decide whetehr to charge you.
Doesnt sound like its worth the paperwork.
0
reply
(Original post by 999tigger)
How recent?
Were you just drunk?
They will investigate and decide whetehr to charge you.
Doesnt sound like its worth the paperwork.
How recent?
Were you just drunk?
They will investigate and decide whetehr to charge you.
Doesnt sound like its worth the paperwork.
Fearing the worst as never dealt with police before
0
reply
Report
#16
(Original post by 123sptn)
A couple of days ago, I was arrested and held in a cell for a few hours before being released without bail, had a couple of drinks but was not drunk and the officer at the station said I didn’t seem drunk if that’s worth anything.
Fearing the worst as never dealt with police before
A couple of days ago, I was arrested and held in a cell for a few hours before being released without bail, had a couple of drinks but was not drunk and the officer at the station said I didn’t seem drunk if that’s worth anything.
Fearing the worst as never dealt with police before
In any event its unclear whats happened, but sounds like you are released without bail but pending investigation. Only the police can telll you or how long that investigation may take. They may drop it they may not.
In the worst case scenario where you are charged with a piblic order offence, then I wouldnt worry about that affecting you, but you may have to disclose it or it will be evidence when you come to apply to the SRA. Presumably you got a case or the officers number? Ask them in a month if you dont hear anything. You should be fine with the SRA, but you may have to supply additional explanation. No point going into fit and properr persons tests. Ots all on the sra site.
0
reply
(Original post by 999tigger)
Am not making the connection of why they took you in or why you needed to swear at them
In any event its unclear whats happened, but sounds like you are released without bail but pending investigation. Only the police can telll you or how long that investigation may take. They may drop it they may not.
In the worst case scenario where you are charged with a piblic order offence, then I wouldnt worry about that affecting you, but you may have to disclose it or it will be evidence when you come to apply to the SRA. Presumably you got a case or the officers number? Ask them in a month if you dont hear anything. You should be fine with the SRA, but you may have to supply additional explanation. No point going into fit and properr persons tests. Ots all on the sra site.
Am not making the connection of why they took you in or why you needed to swear at them
In any event its unclear whats happened, but sounds like you are released without bail but pending investigation. Only the police can telll you or how long that investigation may take. They may drop it they may not.
In the worst case scenario where you are charged with a piblic order offence, then I wouldnt worry about that affecting you, but you may have to disclose it or it will be evidence when you come to apply to the SRA. Presumably you got a case or the officers number? Ask them in a month if you dont hear anything. You should be fine with the SRA, but you may have to supply additional explanation. No point going into fit and properr persons tests. Ots all on the sra site.
Yeah I was released without bail pending investigation and I’m just unsure what that will entail but as you say they might drop the charges or they might not.
And yeah I will contact them in a few weeks if I hear nothing from them.
Thanks for the response
0
reply
X
Page 1 of 1
Go to first unread
Skip to page:
Quick Reply
