YodaIam Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi forumites Quick question if I may; I received a simple caution here in the UK back in 2012. The application form question is: • been convicted of a crime or offence in any country (including any conviction which is now removed from official records)? To be issued with a simple caution you are neither a) charged with any crime or offence.(that would come if you didnt accept the caution, ie you would be arrested and then charged) or b) convicted - a caution is not a conviction. What do you fine folk suggest in terms of answering said question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counting Stars Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 You say yes. You get a police check and declare everything. X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YodaIam Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thank you, that's what I thought. Worried it would scupper the chances of issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counting Stars Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 No I very much doubt it if you are honest xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YodaIam Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 You're a star, thank you for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 You should mention the caution, the circumstances, admit guilt and say you're sorry. I would avoid phrases such as "back in 2012" because it is actually very recent and risks making it look like you are trying to distance yourself from it rather than accepting it and dealing with it. Criminal convictions or other policy matters are only a problem if (a) you are sentenced to a total of 12 months in jail or (b) you look like you are trying to hide or shrink them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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