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SRA character and suitability - NFA for previous arrest

mackinnon1999

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Hi there,

Several years back when I was 19 I was arrested but it resulted in NFA for a drug related and affray incident that occured. Will this come up on my record and will this be taken into consideration by the SRA (as I am an aspiring solicitor)?

Thanks,

M.
 

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Hi there,

Several years back when I was 19 I was arrested but it resulted in NFA for a drug related and affray incident that occured. Will this come up on my record and will this be taken into consideration by the SRA (as I am an aspiring solicitor)?

Thanks,

M.
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