Pardons Canada – Withdrawn and Dismissed Charges in Toronto, Recent News

pardons.org The Toronto Star has done a great job of exposing the injustice of the police releasing non-conviction records to the public and it appears the Toronto Police may change their procedures as a result of this exposure. If you have been fingerprinted by the police but the charges were later withdrawn, dismissed, peace bond…

Pardons Canada – Criminal Charges Stayed and Withdrawn Can Still be Seen on RCMP file

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Many people who are charged with a criminal offence think that there is no trace of the record if the charge is withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, conditional or absolute discharged.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 Canada – Person’s Career Doomed Because of Non-Conviction Record

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that their fingerprints are still showing up on a criminal background check even though their charge was dismissed, withdrawn, stayed, peace bond, conditional or absolute discharged.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 Canada Review – Removing a Criminal Record for Safe Travel

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 Canada – Example of a File Destruction Removing a Criminal Record

pardons.org If you were fingerprinted by the police and the charges were later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, peace bond, absolute or conditional discharge then you require a file destruction to remove your prints, photos, court and police records.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…