A lapsing ADVO is usually made for a set period (usually 6 months). If the defendant complies with all conditions and no breaches occur during that time, the police or the applicant will normally withdraw the application, and the court will dismiss the matter at the next mention.

If you plead guilty without correcting the Facts Sheet, you are admitting to the police’s version of the story, and the Court makes a finding of fact as per the Facts Sheet.

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