Criminal history

xiaowei · Post by **xiaowei** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:01 pm

Hi,
I have some questions to ask. I am applying for ILR. I got caught by police a year ago. I plead guilty and the court sent me fine penalty but I did not appear in court. So on the form personal history section, should I say Yes or No?

Thanks

Casa · Post by **Casa** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:13 pm

If the fine was issued by the court (i.e not fixed penalty issued on the spot), then enter Yes. What offense was the fine for?

xiaowei · Post by **xiaowei** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:30 pm

thanks for the reply.
I was for kerb crawling.
I contacted a law consultant. He told I did not have to put the fact in the form as the HO would not check if I apply in person.
Is that true?
Thanks

Casa · Post by **Casa** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:34 pm

Rubbish. It would be madness to withold a conviction.

xiaowei · Post by **xiaowei** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:42 pm

Thanks for the reply.

Would they definitely give me a NO after seeing the conviction? Would they give me a chance to explain?

Thanks

Casa · Post by **Casa** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:44 pm

They may well grant the ILR, but you could be automatically refused if you don't declare the conviction.

xiaowei · Post by **xiaowei** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:50 pm

Thanks Casa for this. I will put it in and do explanation in the form as well as interview. Thanks

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Criminal history

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