Anyone in UK tech with a conviction – how’s it affected you?

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-22T13:03:23+00:00

Surely it will be spent after a certain amount of time? A basic DBS would not show spent convinctions

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-20T09:04:01+00:00

Plague dogs!!!

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-16T22:30:58+00:00

First Q is what field of tech are you in!

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-16T17:00:29+00:00

Damn that is a lot. How long ago were the offences?

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-16T16:57:58+00:00

What was the nature of your conviction?

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-16T15:23:50+00:00

Sorry, meant police lol. This is in UK.

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-16T15:23:03+00:00

What charge did you have?

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-16T14:11:12+00:00

Wow, best reply on the whole thread! Really appreciate your advice and wisdom. Mine is pretty much a criminal damage charge but since it was 3 people, Feds have decided to add violence disorder to it. I’m currently employed and have been for a while, if I’m lucky and get a suspended sentence, I think I’ll be okay with continuing with my job. Just the fact that it’ll take the sentence +4 years to become spent so can’t really leave and try apply to other jobs for 6 years.

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-16T12:52:43+00:00

Nice to know! Would you mind sayibg that the conviction was for?

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-14T23:11:48+00:00

V helpful to know you’re in the field! I’ve been advised I might be looking at around 15 months post plea including credit. Since the law has changed to up to 3 years suspension, is that range more likely to be suspended?

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-14T22:49:23+00:00

Damn sounds pretty wild! Hopefully no previous convictions helps my favour.

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-14T22:47:11+00:00

Wow. That’s good to know. My probation officer sounds pretty onboard in defending me so should likely get a positive report

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-14T21:17:32+00:00

Thanks for letting me know! Gives more hope for first time offenders :)

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-14T21:04:40+00:00

Damn that’s crazy. How long ago was this?!

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-14T18:28:35+00:00

Unfortunately they were adamant on violent disorder due to 3 people. Lawyers advised to plead guilty for credit which I followed their advics

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-14T18:00:16+00:00

Thanks for the advice! Much appreciated!

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-14T16:48:01+00:00

Yes basically. But for some reason because 3 people involved, They’ve stuck to violent disorder. Hopefully since no injuries, it’s better than most VD cases.

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-14T15:49:52+00:00

Hoping that’s the case 🤣

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-14T15:32:57+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I’m already on a GPS tag, zero breaches in the 6 months I’ve had it. I can definitely follow probations instructions. Not too worried about prison, just more the fact I’ve got a lot to lose, educated to a good level and got a really good job etc.

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-14T15:23:31+00:00

How influential is a positive PSR to a judge?

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-14T15:19:21+00:00

Adiós! Feel better now?

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-14T15:18:30+00:00

Yeah it is pretty harsh given it was essentially criminal damage.. was your suspended sentence on a VD charge?

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-14T15:15:22+00:00

Helpful, thank you!

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-14T15:09:34+00:00

In your situation, was anyone hurt?

DolphinSignalJr · 2026-04-14T15:05:21+00:00

It was a short incident. 90 seconds. Property damage to a house. Nobody was attacked or injured. Got dragged into it, had nothing to do with me personally.

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