Infringements

[Rawkus]

For citizenship application it asks about being found guilty of any convictions or offences.

Is a police penalty notice for not leaving a licensed premises when required and red light infringements count as being found guilty of an offence?

I don't know if I should include them. I know they weren't in court but not sure if I'm guilty of an offence?

[wrussell]

You cannot be found guilty of a conviction.

You should declare all police matters, regardless of the outcome.

[Rawkus]

I want to answer the question correctly and give the information that is required.

I'm trying to find out if infringement notices is something I should include.

[paulhand]

As noted above, you should declare all police matters. If they are nothing to worry about then declaring them will make no difference; hiding them may well make a big, and unpleasant, difference to an outcome.

[Rawkus]

Hi Paul

 

Thanks, I already have a careless driving offence. If I mention 2 red light light infringements should I expect that to cause character issues- the need for stat decs etc?

[wrussell]

You shall be taken to a place of legal execution where you will be hanged by the neck until you are dead..

but, your honour , the usual penalty for running a red light is $100 fine..

and you are fined $100...

Two RMAs have advised you what to do, do it!

[Rawkus]

I asked if Stat decs would be required. Why the sarcasm?