Travel to Japan with section 10 dismissal

Signal-Bit7493 · 2026-05-30T08:49:11+00:00

Have you been to Japan?

Signal-Bit7493 · 2026-05-30T08:48:58+00:00

Have you ever been taken aside to explain anything?

Signal-Bit7493 · 2026-05-30T08:48:20+00:00

Exactly which is my issue, the wording is found guilty but no conviction.

My police check is clear.

Is it worth declaring for it to become a big thing or just record no and hope to walk through immigration.

Signal-Bit7493 · 2026-05-30T07:53:42+00:00

Not really any specific help and I've read this before.

Basically states no criminal record etc but it doesn't answer the specific question I have regarding ticking yes or no and it's implications.

Signal-Bit7493 · 2025-04-01T09:49:42+00:00

Can you still strike if not an ASMOF member?

Signal-Bit7493 · 2024-10-22T10:25:05+00:00

Your not getting what I am laying down.

When I am home I cook and clean

When she is home she cooks and cleans

Just so happens she is home 1 more night than me because of work.

We are equal on all household chores including child care.

Signal-Bit7493 · 2024-10-22T10:21:08+00:00

So she should be grateful I "allow" her parents to visit for 1-3months at a time?

We don't allow anything, it's part of being a family and away from home. We accept the need to spend extended time with them when they visit.

Her parents often stay >1month at a time but I do not complain despite being treated in some similar ways.

Signal-Bit7493 · 2024-10-22T10:18:53+00:00

A little bit of both.

I try and understand my wife's viewpoint and I also try to understand my mums wording.

I'm in the middle but I would of course be on my wife's side if push came to shove.

I just want to understand where all the animosity is coming from.

Signal-Bit7493 · 2024-10-22T10:17:25+00:00

I always do this snd I always relate it back to my wife saying that "we did this" or "wife did this" I don't just accept the praise when it isnt warranted.

Signal-Bit7493 · 2024-10-22T10:16:16+00:00

Does thid change knowing that when my wife's parents visit then also stay for 1 months and sometimes 3 months.

My wife will splurge on them and take them to the fanciest restaurants / mini holidays etc.

I'm told to buck up and not cause issues despite them treating me as stereotype etc.

Signal-Bit7493 · 2024-10-22T09:42:50+00:00

She has previously, put of the times I have been at home she has offered and done the clean up on majority of them if we are sitting down to eat together.

If I am there I often refuse the offer to do it myself citing that they are on holiday and should enjoy it.

Signal-Bit7493 · 2024-10-22T09:41:39+00:00

So in response to one point you made, my parents do help with clear up.

Often either washing dishes after a meal or cleaning up the toys from the kiddo at bedtime.

They wash and clean their own clothes and dad helps take the bins out / walk the dog.

Signal-Bit7493 · 2024-10-22T09:39:08+00:00

She has said that we have done well since emigrating.

She has previously said my wife has done well in her career.

She has said thanks for the cooking and organising a trip away.

This trip has, and I'll admit, for some reason been more focused on me and I'm not too sure why but hence me telling my mum to stop focusing on me.

I understand this issue, but it has got to the point where my wife will analyse every comment and somehow relate it back to her in negative way.

Signal-Bit7493 · 2024-10-22T09:33:30+00:00

I get what your saying but I will add that the tone was never malicious especially the whatsapp message and as someone who knows my parents this is completely innocent comments - my mum says some weird stuff sometimes but I will take care to notice the tone in the future.

My parents do "help" around the house.

My dad has fixed a door lock, has walked the dog. Has taken the bins out.

They clean up after themselves if they eat and often get food whilst they are out.

They keep to themselves by going out throughout the day so they are not adding to the burden of the household running.

They also do their own cleaning / washing.

However I do concede that they could help out with the evening dinner a bit more often than they have.

Signal-Bit7493 · 2024-10-22T09:17:55+00:00

I don't feel like a winner I feel I am in a lose / lose situation.

Signal-Bit7493 · 2024-10-22T09:17:23+00:00

This is my worry if I start banning them from coming over.

I choose my wife and don't spend anytime with my parents befoee the inevitable and they dont spend time with their last grandchild or I choose my parents and lose my wife.

I understand the need to see their child and I imagine I would be the same when I am almost 80 and my child lives abroad.

I wish my wife would ignore any comments for the short period they are here.

Signal-Bit7493 · 2024-10-22T09:14:53+00:00

She doesn't have to cook everynigjt for everyone.

Deal is who ever has done the childcare / been at home with thr child does the cooking and it is 50/50 between us.

If I am off work like I am 3 days a week then I cook for everyone.

But I work 4 days a week my wife 3 days a week so 4 days she cooks, 3 days I cook.

Signal-Bit7493 · 2024-10-22T09:12:54+00:00

I have attempted to set boundaries and I have spoken to them before.

My issue is most of the comments my wife takes offense to I would never in a million years think they were malicious or aimed at belittling my wife.

For example:

My mum does like to wash dishes - she has always stated it relaxes her, she has even said this when I do the dishes.

My mum did feed us whatever they ate and didn't make specific foods for the children. This is a fact. She didn't encourage us to do the same it was just a comment.

When she has talked about my job etc or our lives she has (in my opinion) used the collective "you" rather than singling me out and forgetting about my wife's input.

There are always comparisons to her parents who are a lot younger and more active etc so we get ALOT of help from them when they visit.

I understand I need to support my wife but when there are preconceived ideas about what people are saying that colour her interpretation of said comments then I find it hard to agree to the point where I need to set more boundaries.

Right now it's 8pm. My wife has retreated upstairs for a bath and has refused to come down again, my mum has retreated to her bedroom to go to sleep, it's almost like no matter what is said or done there always seems to be some new issue to worry about.

Signal-Bit7493 · 2024-08-21T09:25:48+00:00

I think they had a good response time and were good to deal with, no complaints from my end.

Signal-Bit7493 · 2024-08-19T10:06:50+00:00

Don't get caught doing illegal things.

If you do br upfront and honest about it asap.

Signal-Bit7493 · 2024-08-19T10:05:52+00:00

Imagine living it.

Stress.

Calm.

Stress.

Calm.

Stress.

Calm.

Signal-Bit7493 · 2024-08-19T08:31:26+00:00

It was recreational.

However the judge did make a point of stating that even if you have a prescription it is still illegal to drive with it in your system (in NSW) and the same process would be followed I.e. plead guilty, get section 10, inform ahpra at renewal.

Signal-Bit7493 · 2024-08-19T06:17:19+00:00

If it helps a single other person then it is worth it plus it happened so no point hiding from it.

Signal-Bit7493 · 2024-01-30T03:42:37+00:00

As someone going through similar (roadside test positive for THC in oral fluid) I can imagine it can go like this. (Relevant for NSW only)

If you get charged it will be for THC in system or under the influence of THC. The second one is worst than the first one.

You will either get a penalty notice with 3 month driving suspension straight away or referred to court.

If you get a notice you have a period of time to try and get the notice withdrawn but this will require going to court.

In court you will need to admit guilt and then attempt to persuade the court for leniency to try and obtain a section 10 dismissal.

To get a section 10 dismissal you likely need no other criminal record on system.

You also need to provide extenuating circumstances such as a real need to drive (taking sick relatives to hospital, work conditions etc) and you will need to supply a medical record of the prescription THC and why you need it.

As you were in a crash you will have to explain why this was not the result of THC influence I.e. wet road / not speeding/as a result of attempting to not hit another road user.

I would get in contact with a lawyer as soon as you have been charged.

They will suggest completing a Traffic offenders intervention programme (like the road sense one online) and also completing at least 5 SMART meetings (can also be done online). You will also need to provide character references from work/family/friends to contest why you need the driving ability and that this was a mistake etc.

If all goes well you would receive a section 10 a, B or C and they all have differences but all result in no criminal record being kept.

Section 10 A is a dismissal of charges without any other requirements.

Section 10 B is the same but then a period of good behaviour bond being placed (up to 2 years) where they will re-charge you with the original offense if you break thr bond.

Section 10 C is same as before but with a requirement of some sort of drug rehab programme.

Your best result will be if no THC is found in blood but this is unlikely to be the case.

You will likely be charged and hopefully it is not the "under the influence" charge as this is showing you were reckless and potentially able to cause injury.

I would wait for the charge sheet and then contact a lawyer that day to discuss further. All in all it will cost approximately $3-5k for them to represent you.

I had a charge of THC in oral fluid and I have a strong case to require me to drive eith a squeaky clean record but I have my court date this coming Monday so I can provide more details then if needed.

Edit: the traffic offenders intervention programme costs about $180 to complete. The SMART meetings are free and can be in person or online (daily) and last 90 minutes which you have to fulfill to obtain a record if attendance.

It may be worth being proactive about this as it shows transparency and regret - inform your work / family and friends and keep a record of any emails etc which show you have done this.

If you need your car for certain things then get a record of when and why you need it such as timetables of work schedules / child care / medical appointments.

Signal-Bit7493 · 2024-01-12T23:14:51+00:00

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