Have I now ruined any chances of moving to Spain
Because of stupid decisions I made getting a conviction as youth for shoplifting over 40 years ago the circumstances I doubt would of got me a criminal conviction but 40 years ago they was so much unforgiving and I got a conditional discharge and fine for 20 pounds I was never ever in trouble again until 15 years ago when I was given a caution for smoking weed because of my MS
From that day gave up smoking
Never thought I'd want or be able to be in the position to leave the Uk but have I now blown all chances of this because of my criminal history to obtain a visa for residency in Spain as you have to get a police certificate to apply
My record is still on file as they don't ever get wiped even though I'm not hardened criminal I'm still classed as a criminal for these mistakes I made
it's well publicised that Spain dose have some very very dodgy uk gangsters there and I'm sure they have much of crime sheet than me with nicking fizzy pop and smoking a joint but a record is a record
Because of Covid I was just going to get there and just apply for residency before brexit but it wasn't to be
If anyone in similar position or knows how the Spanish will look at this be appreciated for your views
As the saying goes you never know what tomorrow can bring and now Could pay for them for stupid mistakes I made in the past