pardons.org We are very fortunate in Canada to be given a second chance. If you have a criminal record, the government will allow you to obtain a Canada Pardon or Record Suspension so that your criminal record is removed from public scrutiny. In the US, the process to get a Pardon is much more arduous…
pardons.org Having a criminal record can be a huge emotional burden and many people carry the burden for a long time before seeking a solution. Even if the person is gainfully employed, they feel that the criminal record is a weight on their shoulders and that everyone can see it. Also, their freedom is hindered…
pardons.org Many people who are charged with a criminal offence think that there is no trace of the record if the charge is withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, conditional or absolute discharged. It is true that there is no conviction, but there is still a record of the criminal charge because of the fingerprints. Because the person…
pardons.org People are is shock when they learn that their fingerprints are still showing up on a criminal background check even though their charge was dismissed, withdrawn, stayed, peace bond, conditional or absolute discharged. Since there is still a positive hit on a criminal background check, the person can lose employment opportunities and also have…
pardons.org The Americans have a zero tolerance at the border for visitors with a criminal record. Each week we receive hundreds of emails and calls from people who have been denied entry to the US due to a past criminal offence. Once you are in the US system, you will need a US Entry Waiver…
pardons.org DUI, also know as Driving While Impaired or Refusal to Provide a Breathalizer is considered to be among the most common criminal convictions in Canada. In fact, there are over 80,000 DUI convictions in Canada each year. Once a person has a criminal record, it can affect their ability to get employment, volunteering, coaching…
pardons.org It is always satisfying to receive thank you letters from people we have helped to obtain a pardon/record suspension. Once the criminal record is removed, people have a huge sense of relief and renewed freedom in their lives. Here is a recent thank you letter we received from a person we helped to obtain…
pardons.org Nexus allows easy access to the US through border control but in order to receive a Nexus card you cannot have a criminal record. In fact, even if you were fingerprinted for a criminal offence and the charges were later withdrawn, stayed, dismissed, peace bond, absolute or conditional discharge, your Nexus application will likely…
pardons.org Drunk Driving which is also known as DUI, DWI, Driving While Impaired, Refusal to Provide Breathalizer and Over .08 of alcohol while driving is among the most common criminal record in Canada. Once you pay the fine and stay out of trouble for the perscribed time, you are eligible for a Pardon/Record Suspension. Once…
pardons.org If you were fingerprinted by the police and the charges were later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, peace bond, absolute or conditional discharge then you require a file destruction to remove your prints, photos, court and police records. If you fail to do so, you criminal charge can be seen on a criminal record check which…
pardons.org In rare cases a pardon/record suspension application will be denied because the person has been in trouble in the recent past, even though the charges may have been dismissed or withdrawn. If that happens, then an appeal is necessary to convince the parole board that the person has reformed their character and are worthy…
pardons.org We often receive calls and emails from people who get denied entry to the US because of an old criminal conviction. No matter how old or how small the criminal charge was, the Americans can turn you away at the US border. It is especially sad when a person is with their family and…
