Conviction deletion?

[Mr0307]

I was convicted of petty theft in 1990 of cash �51. I was given a 2yr conditional discharge. I have no other arrests or offences since. I understand my conviction is now spent , however it still shows on police reports i have requested for a US visa. I have been told under the Power of Courts act 1973 or Nacro act 1974 that there may be a ruling that would consider this conviction never have been sentenced up on me?

[Law Man1856]

Hi Mr0307,

Discharges are the subject of much debate and each police force will have different ways of storing and using the information.

A 17 year old offence should not prevent a visa, however I have no knowledge of the stated acts.

I'm sure one of the legal eagles will put us both right.