I would probably consider legal advice before jumping in anyways, as said you may just get a police caution which really means feck all and that might not filter through.
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It helps being a member of the Royal HouseholdOriginally posted by minestrone View PostI know quite a few people who have various misdemeanours to their name and still have jobs that require clearance.
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What did you do?Originally posted by minestrone View PostI know quite a few people who have various misdemeanours to their name and still have jobs that require clearance.
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Originally posted by mudskipper View PostWhat did you do?

I am affronted, I'll have you know my record is as clean as a whistle.
I do know a few teachers that have records, one has 3 breach of the peace from student days and had to write a letter to 'explain' each one before he got into training. Another has an assault charge. I used to work for plod and there were the odd person in there that had convictions, including an assault.
I have generally seen forgiveness for transgressions that have occurred in the past.Comment
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I am pretty sure you've got a few bans on CUK...Originally posted by minestrone View PostI am affronted, I'll have you know my record is as clean as a whistle.
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I've worked with several who were very "bad lads" including serious prison time in their past and had been granted clearance later on, obviously they admitted their past offences on the clearance forms.
There's a very large difference between naughtiness in the past as dumb kids and being busted for possession of class A, B and C drugs while being in a post requiring clearance.Comment
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That is why I advocate fessing up and not getting nailed for being dishonest, but then you have to decide if the charge is serious enough to get mileage in the system.
I suspect that it might be more than a half smoked joint.Comment
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Thank you guys, your advice is much appreciated. I know I wont be cautioned as the amount I had was quite a fair bit. No, I'm no dealer just a guy having a good time at a festival. I'll get some legal advice and see where this all goes. Shame on me! And when I declare this I will lose my job and clearance.Comment
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But at least you'll be able to have "good time" at the next festival unafraid you'll lose your top secret jobOriginally posted by soulwaffle View PostNo, I'm no dealer just a guy having a good time at a festival. I'll get some legal advice and see where this all goes. Shame on me! And when I declare this I will lose my job and clearance.
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