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Originally Posted by Alan in CBR
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Originally Posted by Dave Noble
Except that he was charged and, effectively convicted, with stealing a motor vehicle which is a different offence. Stealing is a moral turpitude offense
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Except that he wasn't actually convicted. There is a big difference between being convicted and having a charge proved without a conviction being recorded. Convictions follow you around for a loooong time, but a fine (and/or community service or whatever) without a conviction should be no more serious than a speeding fine. |
Only under the peculiarity of Australian courts. In this case, the charge was made and the person was guilty , legally, of the crime. The Australian court hiding it under the carpet doesn't mean that any other country will not treat it in the way that they would. The US ( and most countries I posit) do not have this concept.
In this case, I don't see anything wrong with the US approach
Dave