pardons.org Each week we receive many thank you letters from people we have helped to remove old criminal records or obtain US Entry Waivers. Even if the criminal record is very old, the Americans can turn you away at the US border if they see that you have a criminal record. The good news is…
pardons.org People are shocked to find out that their criminal charge still shows up on a background check even when the charge was withdrawn, dismissed, peace bond, diversion stayed and discharged. This is a huge issue when trying to get work as a red flag is waived because your were fingerprinted by the police even…
pardons.org If you have been fingerprinted by the police and charged or convicted for a criminal offence you can be denied entry to the US. Each day we receive hundreds of emails and calls from people across the country who have been denied entry to the US due to an old criminal charge. You could…
pardons.org Most drug possession charges these days are being dismissed or withdrawn, however once you have been fingerprinted, the criminal charge can be seen in a background check. If the Americans see that you have been in trouble with drugs, even if the charges were withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, absolute or conditional discharge then they can…
pardons.org We receive calls and emails across the country each day from people who have been charged with a criminal offence and want to get it removed. The process of obtaining a pardon/record suspension can be complicated and lengthy and that is why we help so many Canadians in order to make the process easier…
pardons.org People are usually surprised that they have a criminal record when the outcome of the trial was an absolute or conditional discharge. Once you have been fingerprinted, your criminal record can be seen in a criminal record check and can prevent you from getting work or traveling to the US. Below is a real…
pardons.org Each week we receive many thank you letters from people we have helped to obtain a Pardon/Record Suspension. The common theme we hear is a sense of relief and true freedom that comes from no longer having to be labelled a criminal. No matter how old or how small the conviction was, it can…
pardons.org There has recently been a flurry of news articles on the fact that criminal background checks continue to show charges that are withdrawn, dismissed, stayed and discharged, which negatively impacts the individual who is applying for a job or volunteering position. The Civil Liberties Association released a report indicating how many people have been…
pardons.org Many people in Toronto were wondering how Mayor Rob Ford was able to enter the US if he has a drunk driving charge in the US and a possible charge of marijuana that was dropped. The Program Director of Pardons Canada was recently interviewed by CITY TV News in this recent article about this…
pardons.org Each day we receive thank you letters from people across the country who we have helped to remove an old criminal record. The relief people feel once the criminal record is removed by way of a Pardon or Record Suspension is incredible. Now they are free to travel to the US without worry of…
pardons.org If you have been charged with a criminal offence, even if the charge was later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, diversion, absolute or conditional discharge, you should apply for a file Destruction to remove your prints, photos, court and police records BEFORE applying for NEXUS. Here is a recent update from the folks at NEXUS: Kiosk…
pardons.org We are always thrilled to receive thank you letters from people across Canada whom we’ve helped to obtain a Canada Pardon/Record Suspension. Their stories are usually filled with emotion and regret for the mistakes they have made which got them into trouble with the law. Ultimately, once convicted and the punishment has been served,…
