Pardons Canada – Withdrawn Charge Still Showing Up on Criminal Background Check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People are shocked to find out that their criminal charge still shows up on a background check even when the charge was withdrawn, dismissed, peace bond, diversion stayed and discharged.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 – The Impact of a Conditional Discharge
pardons.org People are usually surprised that they have a criminal record when the outcome of the trial was an absolute or conditional discharge. Once you have been fingerprinted, your criminal record can be seen in a criminal record check and can prevent you from getting work or traveling to the US. Below is a real […]
Pardons Canada – Withdrawn, Stayed, Dismissed Criminal Charges Still Showing on Criminal Check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recently been a flurry of news articles on the fact that criminal background checks continue to show charges that are withdrawn, dismissed, stayed and discharged, which negatively impacts the individual who is applying for a job or volunteering position.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pardons.org If you have been charged with a criminal offence, even if the charge was later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, diversion, absolute or conditional discharge, you should apply for a file Destruction to remove your prints, photos, court and police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 Even if you have been fingerprinted by the police and the charges were later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, peace bond, absolute or conditional discharge, the criminal […]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 […]
Pardons Canada – A Criminal Record Will Interfere with Citizenship
pardons.org There are many people living in Canada who do not yet have their Canadian Citizenship. Many have landed or permanent residence papers and are in the process of getting their citizenship which takes time. If you are charged with a criminal offence or even fingerprinted by the police and the charge was later dismissed, […]
Pardons Canada – An Assault Charge Can Happen in the Blink of an Eye
pardons.org A heated argument can lead to a police call which will lead to a criminal charge. It can happen in an instant and it happens often across the country much to the surprise of the people who are fighting, as in many cases the people involved never intended for the argument to escalate to […]
Pardons Canada – Dropped Charges Still Show Up on Criminal Record Checks
pardons.org We receive many calls and emails from people who are surprised that their criminal record is still showing up on a criminal background check even though the charges were dropped. It is not uncommon that a person will be fingerprinted following an arrest of assault, or theft or uttering threats, and later the criminal […]
Pardons Canada – Withdrawn Assault Charges Can Still Cause Problems
pardons.org It is not uncommon to hear of a couple who gets into a heated argument and the police are called to the scene. Often, a person is charged for assault, or uttering threats immediately and they are sent to the police station to get fingerprinted. Once a person is fingerprinted by the police, even […]
Pardons Canada – Dismissed or Withdrawn Criminal Charges Still Getting in the Way
pardons.org When you get charged with a criminal offence, whether it is theft, assault, dui, fraud or any other criminal offence, you are fingerprinted by the police. Once you are fingerprinted by the police, you are in the police and possibly, RCMP database. If the criminal charges are later dismissed, withdrawn, peace bond, stayed, absolute […]
Getting Bonded with a Criminal Record
Understanding if you are bondable and the challenges and pathways to becoming bondable with a criminal record is crucial for personal and professional development. Learn how to improve your chances of getting bonded with a criminal record, the importance of being bondable, and how Canadians can navigate these challenges to secure employment and achieve their […]
