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An act of violence, especially in the moment that it occurs is a very simple incident. However, once things are over, and it’s time to look at the consequences of that moment of violence, that’s when things become complicated. Violence is never tolerated in Canada, but the degree to which it is condemned or punished…
Everyone makes mistakes, but occasionally, those mistakes can be severe enough that the police have to get involved, and the Canadian legal system has to administer some punishment in answer to what you’ve done. Drunk driving is one of those situations. Over the years, this has become an increasingly more serious, less tolerated legal offense,…
www.pardons.org If you have been convicted of a DUI, Impaired Driving, Driving over .08 mg, or Care and Control then you have a criminal record. Many people try to fight these charges in court and in most cases they are still found guilty despite having paid legal fees in the thousands of dollars. In Canada,…
www.pardons.org Even though PEI is considered Canada’s smallest province, there are still situations where people in that province get into trouble with the police. The criminal offences can range from Impaired Driving or DUI, to theft, assault, fraud and narcotics. Once you have been convicted of a criminal offence you will need a pardon or…
www.pardons.org There are thousands of people each year who get charged with a criminal offence across Canada. Criminal convictions can include DUI, theft, fraud, assault, uttering threats, and possession of a controlled substance. Once you are fingerprinted by the police then you have a criminal record which can be seen on a criminal background check…
www.pardons.org The Americans can deny you entry to the US if you have a criminal record. If you have been fingerprinted by the police and later convicted for a fraud, theft, drugs, or any other conviction, then the US border agents can see your fingerprints and conviction on their screen and deny you entry to…
www.pardons.org When you are fingerprinted for a criminal offence, even if the charge was later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, peace bond, or discharged then the prints can be seen in a criminal background check and could interfere with employment and travel. Many people think that if they win in court, in other words, if the charges…
www.pardons.org Once you have been convicted of a crime, the criminal record will stay forever until a pardon or record suspension is granted. This is particularly an issue if you require a criminal background check for work as it will show up and you will not be able to obtain employment. Also, the Americans can do…
Known largely by the American moniker DUI—an acronym for driving under the influence—impaired driving is the charge you’ll face in Canada and Ontario if you’re caught operating a motor vehicle (this includes cars and trucks, boats, off-road vehicles, and snowmobiles) under the influence of alcohol. In Canada, it’s a criminal offense to drive if you’ve…
www.pardons.org Despite the new liberal government indicating their desire to change the pot laws, it can still be a criminal offence if you are in possession of pot or marijuana or a similar narcotic. If you are convicted for a pot possession charge then you will require a pardon or record suspension to get the…
www.pardons.org DUI, Impaired Driving, Drunk Driving, Care and Control, Refusal to provide a breath sample, are among the most common criminal convictions in Canada. There are over 80,000 DUI convictions in Canada each year. Some incidents are more severe than others ranging from if an accident was involved and people were injured to a roadside…
www.pardons.org Having a criminal record can be a huge barrier to employment, especially since most employers in Canada are conducting criminal background checks prior to hiring. If you are on social assistance or disability pension, you may be able to get funding from your social worker as it is in their best interest to help…
