Pardons Canada – Losing a Job Because of a Criminal Record

pardons.org Each day we receive many calls and emails from people who cannot get employment due to a past criminal record.  In the following email, this person was hired on to a bank but after the criminal background check (which was done one month later) she was fired. Since this charge was 14 years ago…

Pardons Canada Review – Freedom to Travel Once Pot Charge Removed

pardons.org Most drug possession charges these days are being dismissed or withdrawn, however once you have been fingerprinted, the criminal charge can be seen in a background check. If the Americans see that you have been in trouble with drugs, even if the charges were withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, absolute or conditional discharge then they can…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 Canada – The Impact of a Conditional Discharge

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…