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pardons.org We help many people each week obtain a Canada Pardon for domestic assault. Often the assault charge is a result of a heated dispute to which the police were called to the scene. In many cases, the charges are later withdrawn, stayed, dismissed, peace bond, absolute or conditionally discharged. In all these situations, even…
pardons.org US border crossing with ANY form of criminal charges has become a lot more difficult. We are being inundated with calls and emails from people who are getting turned away at the US Border even for criminal charges that have been withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, absolute or conditional discharged. Here is an email we received…
pardons.org The Americans are getting even stricter at the US border as we are receiving a flood of calls from people being turned away at the US border because of old criminal charges. Even if the criminal charges were dismissed, withdrawn, stayed, conditional or absolute discharge, it is raising red flags at the border. A…
pardons.org The recent incident with the Nigerian bomber in Detroit has raised US concerns about security at their border crossings. As a result, they have become stricter about doing criminal record checks on any foreigner who enters the US. If you have a criminal record, the DHS (Department of Homeland Security) can deny you entry…
pardons.org Each day we speak to people with a criminal record who are seeking to receive a Canada Pardon. We are told many times that having a criminal record can carry a terrible stigma for a long time. If you live in a small community the problem of having a criminal record, no matter how…
pardons.org Each day we receive calls from Canadians who wish to enter the US for any number of reasons including: Visiting family Business meeting or conference Sports or entertainment event Disney with children Cruise or leisure travel Educational purposes (seminar, school) Work training If you have a criminal record in Canada, you may be refused…
pardons.org Most people who call us need their Pardon done FAST. They are usually calling because they cannot get a job with a criminal record or they cannot get a job promotion or they are concerned about being safe to travel to the US. In most cases, a criminal background check is showing an old…
pardons.org One of the main reasons people call us to help them obtain a Canada Pardon is because their criminal record (no matter how old the charges are) is preventing them from getting a better job or getting promoted. Even for the most simple work, companies are doing criminal background checks and will not hire…
pardons.org A Possession of a Narcotics charge regardless of whether the drug was pot, coke, or mushrooms will stay on your criminal record forever unless you obtain a Pardon. The same is true with a Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking criminal charge. The difference is that in order to obtain a Pardon for this…
pardons.org Assault is among the most common type of criminal charge in Canada. A heated disagreement can lead to a call to the police either by a person involved in the fight or even a neighbour or passerby. If the police are called to the scene, usually a criminal charge is laid and someone is…
pardons.org Canada has a large immigrant population and many people who come to Canada from other countries are not aware of the law of the land. What is normal behaviour in their country may be unacceptable behaviour in Canada. The most common criminal charges are assault, DUI and theft, though it is not limited to…
For many Canadians, the term “absolute discharge” can be confusing. It’s often misunderstood to mean the same as “not guilty.” However, an absolute discharge is a specific legal outcome that, while resulting in no further penalties, can still leave a record in the system that may cause issues in the future. Understanding what an absolute…
pardons.org There are many people who have been charged with a criminal record and are uncertain about the negative implications it will have in their life. Many believe that lesser charges like absolute or conditional discharges, stayed, withdrawn or dismissed charges will not affect their ability to get work and travel to the US. THEY…
pardons.org Each week we get hundreds of calls from Canadians who have been turned away at the US Border because of a criminal record. The DHS (Department of Homeland Security) has the authority to turn anyone away at the US Border if they have a criminal record no matter how small the charges are. Even…
pardons.org The reason most jobs require a criminal background check is because the employee is in a “position of trust”. Obviously, having a criminal record, no matter what the offence, raises doubt in the eyes of an employer regarding the job applicant’s character. Even if your charges were dismissed, stayed, withdrawn or absolute or conditionally…
