Pardons Canada – The Stigma of Having a Criminal Record in a Small Community Can Be Unbearable
Pardons Canada Each day we speak to people with a criminal record who are seeking to receive a 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 Canada – Domestic Assault vs. Assault Causing Bodily Harm or Assault with a Weapon
Pardons Canada 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 […]
Pardons Canada – “Getting a Pardon allowed me to finally pursue my dreams”
Pardons Canada Having a criminal record can prevent you from achieving many goals in your life. You may want to get a better job, travel to the US, volunteer or get a promotion at your current work. All of these goals may not be able to be obtained if you have a criminal record in […]
Pardons Canada – An Absolute Discharge does not mean “not guilty”
Pardons Canada Many people who contact us are confused about their criminal charges. They believe that an absolute discharge means that they are not “guilty” and that they will not have a criminal record. While it is true that a criminal record will not exist for an absolute discharge after a one year period, the […]
Pardons Canada – “I did not think that having a criminal record would affect my life the way it did.”
Pardons Canada Many people are unaware of the negative implications of having a criminal record and how it can affect their lives. Each day we speak to Canadians across the country who want to apply to remove an old criminal record with a pardon so that they can move forward in their lives without the […]
Pardons Canada – A Pardon Could Be a Life Changing Event
Pardons Canada Every day we receive thank you letters from Canadians whom we have helped to obtain a pardon or US Entry Waiver (I-194). In many cases, the person is completely relieved of the burden of carrying around the label of being a “criminal” and is extremely grateful for being given a second chance in […]
Pardons Canada – “Getting a Pardon for an assault charge now allows me to visit family in the US”
Pardons Canada We receive many calls from Canadians who cannot travel to the US because of an old criminal record. Often this prevents them from visiting family or friends or attending special events in the US. If you have already been stopped at the US border, then you will require a US Entry Waiver or […]
Pardons Canada – Removing a Criminal Record for “Positions of Trust”
Pardons Canada 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 […]
Pardons Canada – “Forgiveness is more than just a piece of paper”
Pardons Canada We recieve hundreds of thank you letters each month from clients that we have helped to obtain a pardon or US Entry Waiver (I-194). It is a rewarding feeling to know that we are helping so many people get a second chance in life thanks to our Canadian government’s Pardon program. Here is […]
Pardons Canada – Getting a Pardon for a Domestic Assault Charge
Pardons Canada It is not uncommon that a couple gets into a fight and someone calls the police because the arguement has gotten very heated. Sometimes the person who called the police is not even involved, but is a neighbour or friend who is concerned. When the police are called they will usually press charges. […]
Pardons Canada – “I am not a violent person and do not have a criminal mentality”
Pardons Canada Every day we speak to people who have been in trouble with the law and are seeking a second chance in life with a pardon. Most people we speak to are good human beings who have made a stupid mistake in their life and as a result are now labeled as a “criminal’. […]
Pardons Canada – Once a Pardon is granted one can pass a criminal check for work purposes
Pardons Canada These days its nearly impossible to get a job with a criminal record. No matter how old it is or how “insignificant” the infraction was, if an employer sees a red flag on a criminal background check, they are likely to hire another candidate. Even if you have received a conditional or absolute […]
Pardons Canada – “Having a criminal record was like living a nightmare..”
Pardons Canada People make regretful mistakes in their lives and usually suffer severe consequences as a result of their wrongdoings. The ability to get a pardon for a past criminal record can be a huge relief in one’s life so that they do not have to live forever with the consequences of their wrongdoing. Each […]
Pardons Canada – “The Landlord wanted to do a criminal check in order to process my application.”
Pardons Canada Assault is the most common criminal charge in Canada. It comes in many forms but usually the assault charges stem from a domestic dispute. Often, these criminal charges are later dropped once the argument simmers down or the charges are dismissed, acquitted, absolute or conditionally discharged in court. Regardless, if the person has […]
Pardons Canada – “My criminal record hung like a cloud whenever travel to the US came up for discussion”
Pardons Canada If you are traveling to the US with a criminal record, it is possible that you will get turned away at the border. Even if the criminal charge is a minor one, or if you have received a conditional or absolute discharge, the Americans have the right to deny you entry. Once you […]
