Convictions become spent after a certain period even though they appear on a person’s record. For example, in NSW, criminal convictions for non-sex offences which receive a sentence of fewer than six months imprisonment become spent after a crime-free period of ten consecutive years.
Generally, questions about your criminal history usually refer to convictions that are not spent, something that our Sydney criminal lawyers will inform you accordingly. However, it is essential to know that the police are not allowed to disclose them to anyone except the court if the person is charged again.