www.pardons.org Each week we receive thank you letters and emails from people we have helped to obtain a pardon or record suspension. This is a huge relief for most people once they receive the pardon as it removes any barriers for employment. Since most employers are conducting criminal background checks before hiring, it has become…
www.pardons.org We receive about one hundred emails and calls each week from people who have been denied entry to the US due to having a criminal record. That individual could have crossed the border 100 times in the past but the Americans do random criminal checks and they finally got stopped and denied entry. The…
www.pardons.org Most employers in Canada now conduct criminal background checks so if you have a criminal offence or if you have ever been fingerprinted by the police it will show up on a criminal check and you will likely miss out on the employment opportunity. Many people are not aware that they can get the…
www.pardons.org DUI, Impaired Driving, Refusal to provide a breathe sample, Driving over .08, are all considered criminal offences and are among the most common forms of criminal activity in Canada. Thankfully, as Canadians we are given a second chance by way of a pardon or record suspension as long as we have served the punishment…
Each week we receive hundreds of emails and calls from people struggling with job hunting with a criminal record. Often people are not aware that they can get a pardon and once a pardon is granted the employer will not see anything. Pardons and Criminal Background Checks Since most employers in the country are now…
www.pardons.org With the new pot laws coming into effect this month, many people are wondering how people with old pot convictions will be treated. The truth is, most of the people with pot convictions could have already received a pardon if they had applied since they only have to be out of trouble for five…
www.pardons.org If you have been fingerprinted by the police then you will need to get the fingerprints removed so that you are safe for employment and travel. If the charges were withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, diversion, peace bond or absolute or conditional discharge then this is considered a non-conviction. However, even if this is a non-conviction,…
We receive hundreds of emails and mails from people we have helped to remove criminal records either by a file destruction for withdrawn, stayed, dismissed and discharges and pardons or record suspensions for convictions including fraud, theft, DUI, assault, drug trafficking, uttering threats to name a few examples. Here is a recent thank you email…
www.pardons.org Pardons Canada has been an active voice in the fight for pardons for cannabis offences. If you have been in trouble with the police for pot, marijuanna, cannabis or any other controlled substance then you have a criminal record even if the offence was withdrawn, stayed, dismissed, or discharged. If you have a criminal…
In life, everyone makes mistakes, experiences the consequences of those mistakes, and, hopefully, learns from them. But some errors are relatively minor, with trivial outcomes, like getting on the wrong train in an unfamiliar subway system. Other mistakes, however, can have lasting consequences that can haunt a person for years. Committing a crime is one…
Want to know how to get a pardon in Ontario, then keep reading… We have all made mistakes. Unfortunately, when it comes to a criminal record a small mistake can still cause you a lifetime of problems even if you are well established and past the crime you committed. Canadians have criminal records for all…
www.pardons.org Canada is an incredible country to live, its no wonder so many people want to immigrate to Canada. For those who have been through the process of immigration to Canada they know it is lengthy and time consuming, but well worth it. There are a number of things that can prevent you from getting…
When you have a criminal record, it can be difficult to try and move on with your life. In particular, finding a good job can often become quite challenging. Many companies don’t want to take the chance on someone with a history of criminal activity. There are also many professions where it is against the…
www.pardons.org Impaired driving also known as drunk driving, DUI, driving over .08 miligrams, or driving while ability impaired is among the most common criminal offences in Canada. Many people don’t even know that its a criminal offence and once convicted will stay on your criminal record forever until a pardon or record suspension is granted. …
