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Pardons Canada: Everything You Need To Know About Ignition Interlock Devices for DUIs

Drunk driving is a global problem, and governments have been implementing strategies to reduce the number of people driving while under the influence of alcohol. So far, among the strategies employed to combat drunk driving, ignition interlock installation is proving to be one of the most effective. Several studies attest to the effectiveness of installing ignition interlock devices (IID), which, among other things, help

September 15, 2020

Pardons Canada: Youth offence for Theft, how long does it stay on record?

Visitor: I committed a theft back in March 10th, 2014 as a minor, now I am 18. I regret my past actions because I was still young at the time. What I did, I will learn from my mistakes. My parents paid a fine for the theft offence and I don’t know if I still have a criminal record today because

August 19, 2020

Pardons Canada: The Consequences of Drinking and Driving During the Pandemic

While some US states classify a first DUI (driving under the influence) offense as a misdemeanor, it pays not to underestimate the penalties for a first offense extreme DUI especially in some states like Arizona. In Canada, all DUI or Impaired Driving or Refusal to provide breathe sample convictions are considered criminal. When charged with DUI, it is also crucial that you

August 14, 2020

Pardons Canada: Getting a Job with a DUI

Visitor: I am a Nurse, registered with the College of Nurses and this DUI or Impaired Driving charge is preventing me from successful employment. I quit my Emergency job, my estranged partner is a drug addict. I remain sober of alcohol (my abuse drug of choice) for 2 years. How much will this cost and how long will it take?

August 11, 2020

Pardons Canada: Assault charge dismissed, how to remove prints

Visitor: I’m trying to apply for a contractors licence with the city of Kitchener and I am afraid my past will stop me from being approved.I was in a heated argument with my wife about 2 years ago and hit her phone out of her hand causing a very big fight between us. I was arrested and I went to

August 5, 2020

Pardons Canada – How to get a US Waiver if a pardon is already granted

Visitor: I have been fingerprinted twice. Both times in my hometown of Campbell River, BC. The first time was in 1986 when I was drinking and driving a motor vehicle. I applied for and was granted a pardon some years later, but that was opened up again in around 2004 when I had a relationship with an underage girl. The police

August 4, 2020

Pardons Canada: The cost of a DUI or Impaired Driving in Canada

Visitor: It shouldn’t cost someone with a first offence more money to get a fresh start and obtain a pardon for a DUI…I’ve paid $900 to get my car back from impound, the judge that I had increased my fine from $1000 to $1500, speeding ticket of $580…$120 each month monitoring fee for that blow box I had to get installed

April 29, 2020

Pardons Canada: Will a DUI and a Conditional Discharge Affect my Work?

Pardons Canada I just entered my plea, not guilty to DUI and not guilty to possession of methamphetamine. My lawyer indicated I have a very good case for seeking a conditional discharge to possession as I am currently in my final term of my master’s in counselling psychology with a specialization in drug counselling. The DUI is less certain as

March 13, 2020

Pardons Canada: Getting a Job with a theft offence

Pardons Canada Visitor: I worked 25 years at Sheraton on the falls and worked my way up to supervisor. 3 years ago I had to stop working to assist my husband. He passed away 6 months ago and I’m trying to adjust with pensions. I’ve put in applications to the point of actually getting interviews at the age of 66

March 4, 2020

Pardons Canada: Denied Entry to US because of Overstay

Pardons Canada Visitor: I’m just wondering how much does it cost to get a waiver to enter to USA. Is it a pardon better than a waiver? Let me tell you a little bit of my story so you can tell me how much does it cost. I am originally from Mexico. I lived in USA for more than 12

February 24, 2020

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