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www.pardons.org Many people are unaware that an impaired driving conviction, also known as DUI, driving over .8 milligrams, care and control of a motor vehicle, or refusal to provide a breathe sample are all considered to be criminal offences. You must ensure that you pay the fine as soon as you can even if you…
If you are ever arrested and charged with a crime, at some point, one of the experiences you will have as a standard part of the arrest procedure is that your fingerprints will be taken. This is a matter of archiving and criminal record, and in the event that you are actually convicted of a…
For anyone that’s watched a lot of courtroom dramas or reality television in which court proceedings are covered, there has been a lot of terminology that is filtered down to the public. Words like “objection” and “overruled” are so familiar now that they are no longer even considered specialised legal language, and most people understand…
www.pardons.org Each day we receive calls and emails from Canadians who have been denied entry to the US due to an old criminal record. You may have crossed the border a number of times in the past without incident as the Americans do random criminal checks. However, it takes one time when they do a…
Recently in the Northwest Territories, there has been some controversy and heated discussion about the ethics and legalities of allowing people to run for positions of public office despite having a criminal conviction. This topic has become an important one for NWT residents because of an incident with Member of Legislative Assembly Michael Nadli. Over…
Things have changed a lot in the USA in just a few months. With a new President, sweeping changes have been made to the visa and visitation policies that the Customs & Border Patrol—or CBP—are now empowered to enforce. And while Canada is not on the list of prohibited countries that are automatically banned from…
www.pardons.org Many people believe that if they are charged with a criminal offence and it is discharged in court then the criminal record will disappear on its own. They are later dismayed and surprised when the criminal record still shows up for a criminal background check for employment, volunteer, coaching or travel purposes. Depending on…
www.pardons.org “How long does it take to get a pardon or a record suspension?” is among the most common questions we get at Pardons Canada. People are eager to remove a criminal record mainly for employment or travel purposes so the timing on how long it takes to obtain a pardon is very important. The…
www.pardons.org There is a lot of controversy whether you can travel to the US with a pardon or record suspension. Its true that the Americans don’t recognize pardons, however this only matters if you have already been denied entry to the US and then try to get a pardon. It won’t matter at that point,…
Few things are as good for the soul as travel. The ability to go to a new place, a new city or culture can change people for the better, expanding their ideas, creating new friendships, memorable experiences, and maybe even giving people a new favourite food they will enjoy for the rest of their life.…
www.pardons.org Every day people are getting into trouble with the police across the country. Once you are fingerprinted then you have an FPS number and your criminal charge can be seen when a criminal background check is conducted. If your criminal charge was later dismissed, withdrawn, stayed or discharged, you should still obtain a file…
Football, while not quite the national obsession that hockey is, is still one of the most popular sports in the country, and can be an important part in the life of any Canadian boy growing up. It teaches important skills like teamwork, helps to socialize children and teenagers, and, for some, can turn into an…
