Can you be a solicitor if you have a criminal conviction in the uk and what are the implications?
960221
depending on the conviction they law society may or may not admit you - see www.lawsociety.org.uk. This is important as to be a solicitor or even study law you gotta be a member. I wouldnt even worry about firms offering you jobs until you have spoken to the law society as if they say no there is nothing you can do.  Generally though unless its only a driving offence youre gonna struggle.\n\nI will be fully qualified next year and although I didnt have too much trouble I know lots of people who are still looking for training contracts so even if you do get in its a long road ahead. \n\nIf the law society do say no you could always become a legal executive (governed by the institute of legal executives - I think they are less strict)\n\n\nSorry probably not what you want to hear. \n\nGood luck whatever happens.
179280
By using the term "mates", I get the impression that you might be from Australia or the U.K.  Here in the U.S., many states have procedures that allow someone convicted of a crime to petition the court to have the conviction removed from their record.  The exact procedures and requirements vary by state, by they usually require you to file a petition with the court and you generally must have a clean record since the conviction.\n\nIf the conviction occurred before you became an adult, it might automatically be sealed.  However, laws to vary by jurisdiction.  Best wishes with your efforts.
250175
Well, anything is possible but I cannot predict the chances of success.  Your are dealing with two separate issues.  The first issue is whether you can become an attorney with a felony conviction.  It really depends on the type of conviction.  Most state bar organizations do moral character screening and people who have been convicted of "crimes of moral turpitude" will get a hard look.  It's not an automatic disqualifier in most jurisdictions.\n\nI know of one attorney in California who lost his license to practice law because of a nasty cocaine habit.  He got cleaned up and has been reinstated.\n\nThe second question whether you can get HIRED as defense attorney.  Your ocnviction is public record and could show up in a background search.  The decision to hire is up to the employer, whether it be the public defender's office or a private criminal defense law firm.
896593
Firstly , how do "YOU " know that protocol was not followed ? \nquite obviously "YOU" are not a solicitor ! Solicitor`s follow Your instruction`s to the latter ! if they have failed to mention something in court then "you " have failed to tell them in the first place ! \nIf they have failed to mention something that you have told them then your solicitor has made a decision not to mention it because it may not have been relevant to your case ( or even it may of harmed your case ) In any event you should of asked the solicitor what the problem was,  and if you had a grievance with what they had to say, you should of reported it to the senior partner at the solicitor in question`s office !
148145
Theres a legal advice bureau in England, theres solicitors.co.uk and the law society governs and registers all solicitors in the UK.\nSimply search engine query should turn up the relevant information - try the UK version of dog pile.
1044563
The unknown legal aspects regarding you and your crime are crucial to anyone giving advice regarding your predicament.  Maybe consider a consult with with an attorney who knows your court and will not take your case.  You need legal representation to consider the specifics of your crime and answer your questions.  First be ready to pay their fee and hear their impression.   If not, don't waste your time and money.   \n\nIndications of personal and social stability as well as past legal history are likely key to the very important consideration of your ability to successfully complete probation.  \n\nAfter the judge, the D/A's office can be the best indication of what will happen.  Check out what is happening with others charged with similar crimes.  If the crime has been in the papers and/or is currently considered serious in the context of your county then significant jail time is likely.    Any history of substance abuse, instability, or arrests and convictions usually increases the likelihood of jail or prison time.\n\nIf there was any violence or threat of violence associated with you or any others involved in any aspect of the crime then prison time is likely.
985560
It should be 6 weeks but because of delays and shoddy work from solicitors it can take anything up to 6 months unfortunately.  The trick is to keep on the tail of your solicitor - you are paying him to work for you - keep hassling him xx
707292
Yes, you can.  Having a criminal record is not going to keep you from taking the bar exam.  \n\nGood luck, and I wish you the best!
784120
yes you can ..issue them with a writ  ( a summons ) and then argue it out at court\nps: by the way your solicitors is CRAP..they should have ask the other side for your expenses ..their fees..since they decided not to go ahead ..if i was you i get advice about taking your solicitors to court .for not doing there job right ..at worst i speak to them and say what about your costs ie\ntheir undeserved fees you paid them ...they are money grabbing Bastards ...good luck
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Unfortunately i dont think there is a 'pardon' in the UK. THe only thing to do would be to appeal against the conviction, but i explained the appeal bits in anotehr of hte questions. (i'd just like to make you aware that i am not a professional lawyer. I realise i have answered your 3 questions, to the best of my own knowledge, but i am still a student, and still have much to learn. I would like to help as best i can, my email is foo_fighters_fan_2002@yahoo.co .uk if you wish to talk to me further)
948291
Here's a website with some useful information.\n\nhttp://www.online-law.co.uk/bar/becoming_a_barrister/deciding.html
726392
Yes. Under the enhanced disclousure procedures any potential employer will get a police record search which will show any convictions, charges, cautions or suspisions. It would then be up to an employer if they wished to employ you. They are likely to ask the nature of the offecece, when it was and the background. Given it is a serious crime of violence they are likely to ask you about this before offering any employment as they have to be sure you are able and fit to work with children
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It depends on the terms of your probation.\n\nAre you allowed to leave the court's jurisdiction?\n\nIf so, you should have no problem so long as you comply with the terms of your probation.
385429
No, I don't think so! The point is, is that you broke the law. It may be considered but just because your a good person, it doesn't mean that you may be go.
1003594
you will need to go through solicitor to have it  all sorted properly.
169250
caution?\n\nif you got some sort of court proceding, you'll still have a record for the police and anyone of importance to see, but to other your slate is wiped clean, but it also depends on the offense
774795
I don't think so, unless the prior conviction has you on probation or on a sex offendor register.