Often one of the most important considerations when attending court is whether if you are found guilty or plead guilty a conviction will be recorded.

In most cases if a conviction is not recorded then you do not have to disclose that conviction to any person (there are exceptions such as applying for a blue card).

A recorded conviction may;

1. Prevent you from applying for certain jobs
2. Prevent you from traveling to certain countries

In most cases the court has discretion whether to record a conviction or not.  When considering whether to impose a conviction the court will look at

1. the nature of the offence; and
2. the offender’s character and age; and
3. the impact that recording a conviction will have on the

                 offender’s—

                    (i) economic or social wellbeing; or

                   (ii) chances of finding employment.

We have extensive knowledge on what information to put to the court to try and ensure no conviction is recorded.