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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recently been a flurry of news articles on the fact that criminal background checks continue to show charges that are withdrawn, dismissed, stayed and discharged, which negatively impacts the individual who is applying for a job or volunteering position.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pardons.org If you have been charged with a criminal offence, even if the charge was later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, diversion, absolute or conditional discharge, you should apply for a file Destruction to remove your prints, photos, court and police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,…
pardons.org We have received many emails and calls regarding a recent article about a man who was denied entry to the US for a pot charge over 24 years ago. The Americans will deny entry to anyone who has a criminal record, especially drug related, no matter how small and how old the charge is.…
pardons.org Many people with an old criminal record will feel like their freedom has been taken away as the label “criminal” can limit many opportunities. Employment and travel are the two biggest issues when you have a criminal record, but also all volunteer positions are now doing criminal checks as well. Perhaps the biggest issue…
pardons.org Each month we receive hundreds of thank you letters from people we have helped to remove an old criminal record by way of pardon/record suspension or file destruction. This person in the following thank you letter had a theft under $5000 conviction from over 30 years ago, and yet he was carrying the burden…
pardons.org There are many reasons people want to remove an old criminal record. The most popular reasons to remove a criminal record are for employment and travel, however criminal checks are now being done for all volunteer and coaching opportunities as well. If you have been charged with a criminal offence and the charge was…
pardons.org We receive many calls and emails from people applying for NEXUS who have an old criminal charge and are concerned it will get in the way of the application. Even if you have been fingerprinted by the police and the charges were later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, peace bond, absolute or conditional discharge, the criminal…
pardons.org Each day we receive thank you letters from people we have helped to obtain a pardon/record suspension. In many cases it is impossible to obtain employment with a criminal record as every employer in the country is doing criminal background checks. Once a pardon/record suspension is obtained then you will be safe to pass…
