Section 10(1)(a) Dismissal
The court finds the offence proven but dismisses the charge outright, with no conviction, no conditions and no further order. This is the most complete outcome available under section 10.
CRO Without Conviction, s10(1)(b)
A Conditional Release Order made without recording a conviction, subject to conditions such as good behaviour. No conviction is recorded while you comply with the order.
Section 10(1)(c) Intervention
A dismissal on condition that you take part in an approved intervention program or plan, for example addressing alcohol, drug or other underlying issues connected to the offence.
The Section 10(3) Factors
The court weighs your character, antecedents, age, health and mental condition, the trivial nature of the offence, the circumstances, and any other proper matter, against the seriousness of what occurred.
Traffic Matters
Drink driving, drug driving, speeding and other traffic offences. A section 10 or CRO without conviction can mean no conviction and no automatic disqualification for that offence, so you may keep your licence.
Professionals & Licences
Where a conviction could affect employment, a working with children check, professional registration, security or firearms licensing, or overseas travel, we explain the stakes and prepare the material courts look for.
Character References
We advise on who should write a reference, what it should address, and how it should acknowledge the offence, so that the material genuinely assists the court on the section 10(3) factors.
CRO With vs Without Conviction
A Conditional Release Order can be made with a conviction under section 9, or without one under section 10(1)(b). We explain the difference and argue for the no conviction path where it is open.
First Offences & Good Character
A clean prior record, genuine remorse and steps taken since the offence can all support a section 10 outcome. We help you assemble and present that evidence properly.
