No conviction recorded – options for keeping your criminal record clean

One of the most common enquiries that we receive from clients who have been charged with a criminal offence is whether they will have a criminal record at the conclusion of the proceeding. The recording of a conviction (a criminal record) can create difficulties and barriers in areas of employment, international travel, rental applications, and even the ability to purchase insurance policies. In some instances, it doesn't matter what type of offence you are convicted of; a criminal record of any kind may hinder or deny significant opportunities.

Once a conviction is recorded, it is permanent, unless the conviction is "spent" or "expunged".

Considerations for determining whether to have no conviction recorded