matt51120

HI all, can anyone give me any advice regarding a CP license if i have a ABH conviction can i still get one? i have never been in trouble before this so im not sure if a single episode will affect this?

I already have a two sia licenses but i have not long been done with ABH with alot of regret so im unsure to pursue with my cp course next month as i may not get licensed?

Thank you all for anyones advice

matt

annie

it is very unlikely that you will get licenced with a conviction for ABH, in fact i'd say it will be almost impossible, but i may be wrong.

Your CRB will show the conviction obviously and as my understanding on the sia requirements for a licence you have to have no criminal convictions, or your convictions need to be over a certain length of time prior to your application, and that is a few years not months. I also believe that you have any licence revoked if you gain a criminal conviction so if you have any other licences i would check on those aswell. Again i could be wrong but that is what i am led to believe.

matt51120

Thank you very much annie for you input.

DarkHorse

Hi mate,

As a sia authorise person, I woulld only advise you inform the sia office immediately and seek offical advise.

Pm me if you want me to explain further.

Take care

DH

Tommy0909

Hi. The sia will not grant a licence if you are found to have a relevant current conviction for an indictable or either-way offence. Unfortunately, ABH is such an offence. A CP licence course will cost you around £2,500 or more and I would advise that you don't waste your money until the conviction is spent. Once the conviction is spent, then seek advice from the SIA. If the SIA are unaware of your conviction, then you risk losing your current licences by informing them. However, failure to inform them of a conviction places you at risk of up to 6 months imprisonment, a fine of up to £5000 or both. I hope this helps and I'm sorry if this comes as a disappointment.
Good luck.
Tom Pettman

matt51120

I would like to thank you all for the information you guys have told me, there has been a change to my conviction now it is common assult does the same rules apply with the sia for this?

Im aware i sound stupid asking crazy questions but im so insure.

thanks for the replys guys

DarkHorse

Pal,

Again, I don't want to give in a public forum, but it depends on circumstances/time etc, you need to call sia office asap and dicuss this with a consultant as it may effect your other 2 licenses...

These consultants will listen to your side and advise accordingly.

DH....

Tommy0909

Hello again,
I may have misled you before as I mentioned indictable or either-way offences as a barrier to obtaining a licence. I should have explained that relevant summary offences are also restrictive and common assault, though much less severe than ABH, is still a summary offence. Sorry I didn't explain this earlier mate.

matt51120

DH, Tommy, Annie i took all of your advice on board and called the sia i have been able to sort the problem out so i would like to say thank you again, as i would have not called otherwise, great advice.

Matt