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[-] SanctimoniousApe@lemmings.world 0 points 3 weeks ago

Being American, I've no idea if that causes him problems the rest of his life for "having a record" as is routinely the case over this side of the pond.

[-] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 weeks ago

He was actually already on probation for earlier offenses, so no worries there

[-] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago

Also, do you guys get records for misdemeanours? I thought it was only for felonies.

[-] Zombie@feddit.uk 3 points 3 weeks ago

https://www.gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record/what-information-you-need-to-give

Every conviction is recorded but most get removed from basic public records after around 2 years. Serious crimes may never get removed or may take longer to be removed.

If you apply for a job working with children or some other vulnerable group then the employer can usually see the removed convictions as well, as they may be relevant even if removed from the basic records.

[-] SanctimoniousApe@lemmings.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

So far as I know (which admittedly probably isn't the most reliable when it comes to legal matters), everything stays on your record unless you manage to convince a judge to expunge it. Misdemeanors just aren't taken all that seriously by most, but there are some companies or situations that do care about them. Even the ones that don't take it that seriously might use it as a deciding factor when compared to someone who doesn't have such (or has fewer/less severe) issues on their record.