Pardons Canada – Will a Peace Bond Affect Employment?
pardons.org There are hundreds of cases each day across the country were a domestic issue arises and the police are called to the scene. As soon as the police are called, criminal charges for assault are usually given. This often comes as a shock to the people who have called the police in a moment […]
Pardons Canada – How Do I Know If I Need a Waiver to Travel to the US?
pardons.org One of the most common questions we get asked is “am I safe to travel to the US with a criminal record?”. The answer is NO, you are not safe to travel to the US with a criminal record as the Americans have the right to deny you entry if you have a criminal […]
Pardons Canada – Withdrawn and Dismissed Charges in Toronto, Recent News
pardons.org The Toronto Star has done a great job of exposing the injustice of the police releasing non-conviction records to the public and it appears the Toronto Police may change their procedures as a result of this exposure. If you have been fingerprinted by the police but the charges were later withdrawn, dismissed, peace bond […]
Pardons Canada – Criminal Charges Stayed and Withdrawn Can Still be Seen on RCMP file
pardons.org Many people who are charged with a criminal offence think that there is no trace of the record if the charge is withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, conditional or absolute discharged. It is true that there is no conviction, but there is still a record of the criminal charge because of the fingerprints. Because the person […]
Pardons Canada – Person’s Career Doomed Because of Non-Conviction Record
pardons.org People are is shock when they learn that their fingerprints are still showing up on a criminal background check even though their charge was dismissed, withdrawn, stayed, peace bond, conditional or absolute discharged. Since there is still a positive hit on a criminal background check, the person can lose employment opportunities and also have […]
Pardons Canada Review – Removing a Criminal Record for Safe Travel
pardons.org The Americans have a zero tolerance at the border for visitors with a criminal record. Each week we receive hundreds of emails and calls from people who have been denied entry to the US due to a past criminal offence. Once you are in the US system, you will need a US Entry Waiver […]
Pardons Canada – Example of a File Destruction Removing a Criminal Record
pardons.org If you were fingerprinted by the police and the charges were later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, peace bond, absolute or conditional discharge then you require a file destruction to remove your prints, photos, court and police records. If you fail to do so, you criminal charge can be seen on a criminal record check which […]
Pardons Canada – Withdrawn Charge Still Showing Up on Criminal Background Check
pardons.org People are shocked to find out that their criminal charge still shows up on a background check even when the charge was withdrawn, dismissed, peace bond, diversion stayed and discharged. This is a huge issue when trying to get work as a red flag is waived because your were fingerprinted by the police even […]
Pardons Canada – Withdrawn, Stayed, Dismissed Criminal Charges Still Showing on Criminal Check
pardons.org There has recently been a flurry of news articles on the fact that criminal background checks continue to show charges that are withdrawn, dismissed, stayed and discharged, which negatively impacts the individual who is applying for a job or volunteering position. The Civil Liberties Association released a report indicating how many people have been […]
Pardons Canada – Update on NEXUS
pardons.org If you have been charged with a criminal offence, even if the charge was later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, diversion, absolute or conditional discharge, you should apply for a file Destruction to remove your prints, photos, court and police records BEFORE applying for NEXUS. Here is a recent update from the folks at NEXUS: Kiosk […]
Pardons Canada – Removing a Criminal Record for Volunteer and Coaching Purposes
pardons.org There are many reasons people want to remove an old criminal record. The most popular reasons to remove a criminal record are for employment and travel, however criminal checks are now being done for all volunteer and coaching opportunities as well. If you have been charged with a criminal offence and the charge was […]
Pardons Canada – Letter to NEXUS Members From the President of CBSA
pardons.org We receive many calls and emails from people applying for NEXUS who have an old criminal charge and are concerned it will get in the way of the application. Even if you have been fingerprinted by the police and the charges were later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, peace bond, absolute or conditional discharge, the criminal […]
Pardons Canada – Don’t Apply for NEXUS Until You Get a Pardon/Record Suspension
pardons.org If you are thinking of applying for NEXUS and have ever been charged by the police, make sure you get a file destruction, pardon or record suspension before making the application. We have received many distressed calls from people who did not think their old charge would show up, and next thing they know, […]
Pardons Canada – No Criminal Conviction and Still Refused Entry at US Border
pardons.org The Americans are getting even more strict at the US border if you have ever been charged or convicted of a criminal offence. Even if the charge is withdrawn, dismissed, peace bond, stayed, absolute or conditional discharged, its important to get a file destruction to remove the prints, photos, court and police records so […]
Pardons Canada – Declined for Job Because of Peace Bond
pardons.org We receive many calls and emails from people who are in shock that their criminal charge showed up in a criminal check. They are surprised because in many cases the charge was withdrawn, stayed, dismissed, peace bond, absolute or conditionally discharged, yet it still showed up when the criminal check was done. If you […]
