pardons.org One of the most common questions we get asked is “am I safe to travel to the US with a criminal record?”. The answer is NO, you are not safe to travel to the US with a criminal record as the Americans have the right to deny you entry if you have a criminal…
pardons.org Each week we receive many thank you letters from people we have helped to obtain a pardon or record suspension or US Entry Waiver. Having a criminal record can be a huge emotional burden for many years as people feel that they are labeled a criminal and that their freedom is compromised by having…
pardons.org Among the most common criminal records in Canada is a DUI which is also known as DWI (driving while ability impaired), failing to provide a breath sample, Over .08 milligrams and care and control. There are over 80,000 convictions across Canada each year in this category. Many people are unaware that having a criminal…
pardons.org One of the most common questions we get asked is “what is the difference between a pardon and a US Entry Waiver?”. Many people believe that because they have a criminal record they automatically need a US Waiver to enter the US. This belief is false. A US Entry Waiver is really only required…
pardons.org When people call or email Pardons Canada to obtain a pardon or record suspension to remove their criminal record, the most common question is if the charge will show up anywhere after the pardon is granted. Once the pardon or record suspension is granted the criminal record will no longer show up on a…
pardons.org The road to recovery for an alcohol and drug addiction can be long and painful. Through that period people can fall into criminal activity under the influence, including theft, assault, mischief, impaired driving, to name a few. Often, as life unfolds, the person if they are lucky and work hard are able to get…
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 If you have been fingerprinted by the police but the charges were later withdrawn, dismissed, peace bond…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.org Thousands of people each month across the country get convicted of DUI or Impaired Driving. Once convicted, it is a criminal offence and can be seen by employers and the Americans and anyone else who does a criminal record check. Often, the criminal record will get in the way of employment and traveling and…
pardons.org Pardons Canada has been helping Canadians to remove criminal records and obtain US Entry Waivers for over 25 years. As a result of our experience and expertise we are often asked to speak at conferences across the country. Many criminal lawyers refer their Pardons/Record Suspensions work to Pardons Canada because the process takes a…
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…
