Disclosing Convictions

[broonie30]

I have a convition for assualt and received a community service order and a fine. My rehabilitation period of 5 years is 'up' in Feb 09 and will no longer have to disclose this conviction. However I recently had a conviction for a speeding offence and received a fine and 3 points on my licence. I know this is a criminal conviction but will I have to continue disclosing my first offence after the rehabilitation period was due to be completed?? All help and advice most welcome. Thanks.

[lajohn]

unless you try you wouldn't know and you could always plead loss of memory.

[bonerjones]

No don't worry about that.I'm suprised you got such a severe sentence.Don't disclose it once it's spent ,and it has nothing to do with your driving offence.Having said that you do have a criminal record and if checked it will show,so that maybe a bit contradictry

[broonie30]

So will this initial conviction show on a basic disclosure or will it be "spent" after the rehabilitation period is up, even if I have been convicted of speeding since?
Thanks

[Buenchico]

A criminal conviction can't become spent if another later conviction remains unspent. Therefore the rehabilitation period for your original offence is automatically extended until 5 years after the date of your conviction for speeding:
http://www.lawontheweb.co.uk/rehabact.htm

Chris