What should do if encounter a criminal case?

What should do if encounter a criminal case?

If unfortunately, you are involved in a criminal case, no matter what age you are, it will give you infinite pressure. In addition to the fear of having the opportunity to go to prison, the most important thing is that there will be a criminal record, which will have a significant impact on life. Now, in an era when all generations talk about qualifications, many types of work require professional qualifications. In addition to academic qualifications and ability, one of the requirements for obtaining professional qualifications is that without a criminal record is a key element.

In addition, if you want to migrate to another country, without a criminal record is also a key factor.

Joining the government, working in large organizations, without a criminal record is also a key factor.

If you have committed some minor offences, such as shoplifting, you can consult with your lawyer if you have no previous criminal record, and if the circumstances permit, you can apply to the Department of Justice for O N E bind over. With the consent of the Department of Justice, you need to admit the facts of the charge, but the Department of Justice will not adduce evidence to proceed with the case, and the case will be discontinued. This is an opportunity given by the court and the Department of Justice to the persons involved. Therefore, those with these kinds of chances must cherish the opportunity and refrain from breaking the law again.

However, the court will require the person involved in the case not to commit any offence within a certain period of time, usually one year, otherwise, he will be convicted and punished in the original case, such as a fine, but most importantly, he will also have a criminal record for the original case (which was discontinued under O N E bind over).

If necessary, please contact our Ms. Emily Au (a Hong Kong lawyer).