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== E. Criminal records == | == E. Criminal records == | ||
=== 1. What is a | === 1. What is a Criminal Record? === | ||
The answer is not straightforward as different people will use the term “criminal record” to mean different things. Informally, a “criminal record” often refers to criminal convictions. This would include suspended sentences, fines imposed after criminal convictions and any form of incarceration such as house arrest (conditional sentence) or jail time. This would NOT include discharges, stays of proceedings or withdrawn charges. | The answer is not straightforward as different people will use the term “criminal record” to mean different things. Informally, a “criminal record” often refers to criminal convictions. This would include suspended sentences, fines imposed after criminal convictions and any form of incarceration such as house arrest (conditional sentence) or jail time. This would NOT include discharges, stays of proceedings or withdrawn charges. | ||