We had a caution for possession of a firearm with intent deleted, together with our client’s whole PNC record, more than 15 years after the allegation. A police check now returns “no trace”.
At a glance
- Record: police caution for possession of a firearm with intent, more than 15 years old
- The problem: the offence is never filtered, so the caution would always be disclosed on DBS checks
- First response: the police were initially resistant
- Outcome: caution and entire PNC record deleted; “no trace” on a PNC check
The background
Our client had been cautioned for possession of a firearm with intent. The allegation was more than 15 years old but was still having a significant impact on the client’s professional career.
Because the offence is on the list that is never filtered, the caution would have been disclosed on standard and enhanced DBS checks for good. It would also have made visas for countries such as the US and Australia, and some Middle Eastern countries, very difficult to obtain.
What we did
The police were initially resistant to deleting the caution. We persuaded them to reconsider our representations.
The outcome
The police agreed to delete not only the caution but our client’s entire PNC record. A PNC check now returns a “no trace” result, so a standard DBS check will be clear, and it is very unlikely that anything will be disclosed on an enhanced check.
Serious offences and deletion
Deletion is possible even for serious offences on the never-filtered list. See how long a caution stays on your DBS, travelling with a police caution and police caution removal.
Could your record be deleted?
Every case turns on its own facts, and a past result does not guarantee the outcome of another case. If a caution or other police record is affecting your work, studies or travel, we can review it and tell you honestly whether there are grounds to apply. Read police caution removal to see how the process works and our fees for costs, or contact us to arrange an initial consultation.
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