I was accused of shoplifting in December and have a court date this month. I have a very good chance of getting the charge withdrawn by participating in the Adult Diversion scheme and as a result i will have no criminal record. I need to get my work permit renewed in Feb 2009 and was wondering whether to say 'yes' or 'no' to the question about ever having committed or convicted of a criminal offense on the work permit application.
If I say 'yes' just to be open about what I did, even though I don't have a criminal record, can my work permit be refused.
If I say 'yes' just to be open about what I did, even though I don't have a criminal record, can my work permit be refused.