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Visitor: I have a DUI from 13 years ago and have been denied NEXUS status as a result. I have been told by the NEXUS organization that getting a pardon will not make me eligible. Can you please confirm and advise as to what steps I should take to be NEXUS eligible? Pardons Canada: A…
Visitor: I had an over 80 charge almost 5 years ago. April 10 2024 will be 5 years and i am looking into getting a pardon. How much do you guys charge for that? Pardons Canada: The law to get a pardon or record suspension for an over 80 conviction is five years from when…
In-Person DUI Classes vs. Online DUI Classes – A Comparison Getting a DUI conviction is no small matter. It can have a significant impact on your life, as it can lead to hefty fines, community service, license suspension, or even jail time. One of the requirements for DUI offenders is attending classes to help them…
Visitor: I’ve had my fingerprints taken three times. The first time was in 1979 when I got my first DUI at 16. The second time would have been in 1981 when I got my second DUI or Impaired Driving. Both times were in Burns Lake, BC. To the best of my recollection for the first offence…
In 2014, I was accused of failing to blow in the alcohol test which I understand is a criminal record like a DUI. In the court, the lawyer told me to plead guilty, and accepted I just paid all, it was my first offece. The second time was in 2018. I was again accused of failing to blow in…
A DUI arrest and looming conviction can weigh heavy on most people. After all, a DUI arrest can be a first for many, especially young adults. Since most first-time DUI offenders have no prior criminal history, the mere thought of the long-term consequences of a DUI conviction is enough to cause sleepless nights and endless anxiety. Simply…
Visitor: I am very interested in having my records pardoned, however I have a couple of questions. I have not completed my Ignition Interlock Program (IIP), in fact I am in the process of writing a letter of exemption in hopes Driver Fitness and Monitoring will exempt me from this remedial program altogether. My…
Visitor: I’m looking to find out if/when I can apply for a record suspension with the help of your organization. I understand it is 5 years however unsure when that time starts for me. The charge for my DUI or Impaired Driving offence was Dec 18th 2016; I was criminally convicted in Dec 2018 and (paid…
I am writing to you regarding my case that happened roughly 4 years ago. I made the biggest mistake of my life back then and was charged with a DUI. The judge who was assigned to my case told me I had a year to pay my fine, because he knew I was in school…
Drunk driving is a global problem, and governments have been implementing strategies to reduce the number of people driving while under the influence of alcohol. Among the strategies employed to combat drunk driving, installing an ignition interlock device for DUIs is proving to be one of the most effective. Several studies attest to the effectiveness…
While some US states classify a first DUI (driving under the influence) offense as a misdemeanor, it pays not to underestimate the penalties for a first offense extreme DUI especially in some states like Arizona. In Canada, all DUI or Impaired Driving or Refusal to provide breathe sample convictions are considered criminal. When charged with DUI, it…
Visitor: It shouldn’t cost someone with a first offence more money to get a fresh start and obtain a pardon for a DUI…I’ve paid $900 to get my car back from impound, the judge that I had increased my fine from $1000 to $1500, speeding ticket of $580…$120 each month monitoring fee for that blow box…
www.pardons.org Thank you for speaking with me the other day. I have had the worst two weeks of my ilife and this is destroying me. I am keeping it together outside but inside I am dying. I made a first mistake in my life by getting this DUI but I am crippling all of those…
I want to send my sincere gratitude to Pardons Canada for their work in assisting me in the process of obtaining a record suspension for my impaired driving charge or DUI. I have been working very hard over the last number of years to change my life, and this was the final missing piece of…
