Guest Tinkerbell34 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Hi - New to this website and thinking (like so many others!) about moving to Australia. My question is regarding my partner who 14 years ago was in court for ABH, but never charged over the offence... the case was heard by a judge but charges were dropped and he walked free so no actual charge for ABH shows on his record. Basically he would't have a criminal record. But he would have to give details of this on the police check and I'm very worried that this would be grounds for refusal in a visa application? Just to let you know, he was up for ABH for beating up the man who beat his mother up for 10 years.... He has never been arrested for any reason after this offence 14 years ago! I hope someone can shed some light on this please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I wouldnt worry about that at all if it was me,ive had mates get visas withrecent drink drivings on their record,dismissal from the services for drugs offences etc,you should be fine,welcome to pio tinker:wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essextoaus Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I wouldn't worry either, but it will show on his trace so be honest in your application or they'll question why you didn't mention it. Very very unlikely to cause a migration problem I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaroy Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 It seems your Partner was charged but found not guilty at court or the case was dismissed. This will show on his record so I would make sure he mentions it and explains what happened. Be truthfull and all should be fine. Lie and you will get caught out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tinkerbell34 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Thanks for that guys. We'll deffo mention it... :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeannekays Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I really wouldnt worry, we are waiting for our state sponsorship back at moment and in the meantime preparing for our visa. We had to do a police check for my OH as he could not remember exact dates or fine amounts. The agent has said as long as its explained and in the past and not ongoing then it will be fine. Its important to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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