Visitor: I was fingerprinted in September 2019, following a domestic when I defended myself from an attack, in Winnipeg. I was locked out of my house after a verbal and physical altercation by my ex, at which point he called the police. I was arrested due to a warrant that was issued by a previous…
Visitor: When I was 18 years old I did something really stupid that got me arrested and ultimately gave me a criminal record for fraud under $5000. As far as I understand that five years after the end of my probation, I am allowed to apply for a pardon. I don’t entirely understand what exactly…
www.pardons.org Each week we receive thank you letters and emails from people we have helped to obtain a pardon or record suspension. This is a huge relief for most people once they receive the pardon as it removes any barriers for employment. Since most employers are conducting criminal background checks before hiring, it has become…
pardons.org The following email we received from a person who was fingerprinted by the police but the charges were later withdrawn. Even though the charges are withdrawn, the fingerprints can still show up on a criminal background check, which can haunt you for the rest of your life until you apply for a file destruction…
What is fraud under $5000? When it comes to criminal activity, one way to distinguish one type of crime from another is through “class.” This measuring system is applied to acts with a strong financial nature; they don’t necessarily involve violence or theft in the traditional sense and are often referred to as “white collar…
pardons.org Each year the Canadian government gathers crime statistics from across the country and publishes a report. As you can see from the table below, the conviction of “theft under $5000” is the most common conviction in Canada with over 474,000 police reported crimes. Mischief is another common conviction with over 264,000 police reported crimes.…
pardons.org We often receive thank you letters from people we have helped to obtain a pardon/record suspension or US Entry Waiver. In many cases, a person’s career depends on the fact that they do not have a criminal record. Depending on the employer, this could be for bonding or insurance purposes or traveling to the…
pardons.org Each day we speak to people who are seeking to obtain a pardon for a criminal offence. Often, it is a one time occurence in a persons lifetime and they regret their actions deeply. They have served thier punishment and want to move forward in their lives. The current law for receiving a Canada…
pardons.org We help many people obtain Pardons for criminal charges ranging from assault to fraud. In many cases, having a criminal record has had a significant negative impact on the person’s life and they have learned their lessons the hard way. Thankfully, once a Pardon is granted, they can move forward with their lives without…
pardons.org There are two types of criminal charges for fraud; fraud under $5000 and fraud over $5000. Fraud under $5000 is considered a summary charge and Fraud over $5000 is considered an indictable charge. It is possible to get a Canada Pardon for either charge but you must be out of trouble for 3 or…
pardons.org In addition to DUI and assault, a common criminal charge is fraud. Most fraud charges relate to credit card scams or writing bad cheques. There are 2 criminal charges for fraud; fraud under $5000 which is considered a summary offence and fraud over $5000 which is considered an indictable offence. You are eligible for…
