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pardons.org Some people believe that a conditional discharge will simply disappear over time. This is not the case. Your fingerprints, photos, court and police records can stay on record until you apply for a File Destruction. The Americans do not distinguish between a suspended sentence, regular conviction or conditional or absolute discharge. If they uncover…
pardons.org We help hundreds of people each week obtain a Canada Pardon for a wide range of past criminal charges. It is very rewarding when we hear how the Pardon has positively impacted the persons life and how having a criminal record made their life difficult. If you have never been denied entry to the…
pardons.org Our phones and emails have been busy recently due to the Tories proposal to change the existing Pardon legislation. If the changes go through and become law, it will make it harder for certain people to obtain a Canada Pardon. Right now, most employers in the country are running criminal checks on prospective employees…
pardons.org There are many Canadians who are concerned about the potential changes that are being proposed to the Pardon process in Canada with the introduction of Bill C-23. We found the following blog by Michael Carabash of Dynamic Lawyers to be very insightful regarding the proposed legislation: Following up on my last blog, where I…
pardons.org We’ve received a lot of calls over the past few days from people concerned about the proposed changes to the Pardons legislation. There is a lot of media surrounding this announcement but many articles are publishing rumours or incorrect information. Below is an initial summary of the proposed Bill C23. Remember, this is a…
pardons.org There has recently been a lot of media attention on Pardons and pending changes to the laws governing Pardons. Enclosed is a recent article that highlights some of the proposed changes. These include a stricter judgement on sexual offences to minors and people who have multiple serious or indictable offences. Please remember these are…
Think you’re safe to travel to the US with a criminal record because you’ve crossed before? Think again. A single border check can uncover your record – no matter how old or minor – and stop you from entering. With the right help, you can protect yourself from being turned away. Pardons Canada is here…
pardons.org No doubt the police have become more lenient when it comes time for arresting those with possession of marijuana. However, last year alone in Ontario there were over 10,000 convictions for pot possession. All 10,000 lives will be affected by having a criminal record and it could impact their ability to get jobs or…
pardons.org There is currently a lot of media attention on Pardons and how they are approved. The controversy is really related to Pardons for serious offenders who have completed their punishment and waited the mandatory time period for a Pardon. Currently the law is that if you have been out of trouble for 5 years…
pardons.org Assault is the most common criminal charge in Canada. It often results from a fight that has gotten too heated, so the police are called to the scene. The result is usually an arrest and fingerprinting at the local police. Even if the assault charge is later dismissed, withdrawn or stayed your record will…
pardons.org Perhaps the most common criminal charge in Canada is DUI or Impaired Driving. This can be one of the most traumatic experiences in a persons life when they are convicted and realize the consequences of their actions. The burden of having a criminal record can weigh heavily on a person’s emotions and psyche. Thankfully,…
pardons.org We are very fortunate to live in a country that gives its citizens a second chance in life. The criminal justice system in Canada is set up to give punishment but also redemption, in the case of a Canada Pardon. There has recently been a lot of media attention on a Pardon granted to…
