Pardons Canada – Traveling to the USA with an Assault charge

pardons.org Every day we get inquiries about being safe to travel to the US with a criminal record. Assault convictions are among the most common criminal charges in Canada. Once a pardon is granted, you should be safe to travel to the US without a US Entry Waiver (I-192) as long as you have never…

Pardons Canada – New National TV Program Highlights Difficulties of Getting a Job with a Criminal Record

pardons.org One of the stars from the acclaimed TV series Dragons Den, Kevin O’Leary is launching a new series called Redemption Inc. which will be about giving ex-cons a chance at getting a job. Every day we speak to Canadians who have old criminal records which are getting in the way of employment. Most companies…

Pardons Canada – Conditional and Absolute Discharge Can Prevent Your From Traveling to the USA

pardons.org When people are convicted with a criminal record (ie – assault, theft, dui, fraud) and the punishment is a conditional or absolute discharge, you still have a criminal record that can be seen by employers and the Americans. Its true, the charges are supposed to be removed at the federal level after a certain…

Pardons Canada – Peace Bond for Assault Charges Will Show Up on Criminal Checks

pardons.org We have recieved numerous calls from people who were in shock that a Peace Bond was showing up in a criminal check conducted by an employer or US Customs officer. If you have been fingerprinted for an assault or uttering threats charge, and the charges were later stayed, dismissed, withdrawn, peace bond, absolute or…