Pardons Canada – Convictions for Pot Still Require Pardons or Record Suspensions

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…

[Video]Remove Criminal Record for Non-Convictions (Including Withdrawn, Peace Bond, Absolute and Conditional Discharge)

In todays video, we’ll discuss destruction of criminal history for Canadian citizens who have non-conviction records. How long you have to wait, based on your situation and why it is important to clear any non-conviction criminal history from your public records. Police services in Canada collect and retain a wide range of information about the people they come in contact with, including records of contact, allegations, withdrawn charges, acquittals, fingerprints, etc.. Even if you were charged, went to court and the charges were later dismissed, all this information may still show up on your background check or US border control check. Watch this short video to understand the difference in non-conviction records and how you can clear those from your record.

Pardons Canada Review- Criminal Record Suspension for Assault Conviction

pardons.org Oftentimes, if a fight breaks out between two people the police can be called and one or both of the people in the fight can be charged for assault.  It can be a small fight like a yelling match, or it can be more brutal with people winding up in the hospital as victims…

Pardons Canada Review – Withdrawn Assault Charges Will Stay on Record

pardons.org Many people are shocked to find out that charges that were withdrawn can still show up on a criminal background check. It is not uncommon that domestic assault charges can get dismissed, withdrawn, peace bond, stayed, or discharged once the charges are brought to court.  In the heat of an argument the police are…

Pardons Canada Review – Removing a Peace Bond Can Be Faster Than You Think

pardons.org We help hundreds of people each month to remove criminal records that act as an obstacle for employment and travel. Many criminal charges do not turn out to be full convictions, however if you were fingerprinted by the police then it can be seen in a criminal background check regardless of whether the criminal…

Pardons Canada – Volunteering with a Criminal Record

pardons.org Most volunteer positions now require a criminal background check before being accepted for the position. If you have an old criminal record or even if you have been charged with a criminal offence and the charge was later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, peace bond or discharged, you will not be able to volunteer. Once a…