Can I Get the Police to Destroy My Fingerprint Records?
If you are ever arrested and charged with a crime, at some point, one of the experiences you will have as a standard part of the arrest procedure is that your fingerprints will be taken. This is a matter of archiving and criminal record, and in the event that you are actually convicted of a […]
Recommended Changes to the Guidelines for Running for Office
Recently in the Northwest Territories, there has been some controversy and heated discussion about the ethics and legalities of allowing people to run for positions of public office despite having a criminal conviction. This topic has become an important one for NWT residents because of an incident with Member of Legislative Assembly Michael Nadli. Over […]
Pardons Canada – Can You Travel to USA with a Pardon?
pardons.org There is a lot of controversy whether you can travel to the US with a pardon or record suspension. Its true that the Americans don’t recognize pardons, however this only matters if you have already been denied entry to the US and then try to get a pardon. It won’t matter at that point, […]
Pardons Canada Review – Record Suspension Approved in Ontario
pardons.org Every day people are getting into trouble with the police across the country. Once you are fingerprinted then you have an FPS number and your criminal charge can be seen when a criminal background check is conducted. If your criminal charge was later dismissed, withdrawn, stayed or discharged, you should still obtain a file […]
Pardons Canada Review – Remove Criminal Record in Winnipeg, Manitoba
pardons.org Pardons Canada has been helping Canadians to remove criminal records and obtain US Entry Waivers for over 25 years. Usually when someone inquires with Pardons Canada they either have a criminal conviction or have been charged with a criminal offence and they are worried that the criminal record will get in the way of […]
Pardons Canada Review – Remove Assault Conviction From Criminal Record
pardons.org Assault is the most common criminal charge in Canada. As soon as the police are called to the scene of an incident then they can arrest the individuals and take them into the police station for fingerprints. Once you are criminally charged then you will go to court. The outcome in court will determine […]
How Long Does it Take to get a Pardon in Ontario?
A Pardon (now called a Record Suspension) allows you to be free of the stigma involved with having your past mistakes hinder your chances at an ordinary life. With a Record Suspension in Ontario, your convictions will not be revealed on a criminal record check. A Record Suspension does not erase a criminal record but […]
Why a Pardon Is Now Called a Record Suspension In Canada
For many years in Canada, if you wanted to get a criminal conviction sealed, you would undergo a process that was called getting a pardon. Officially, a pardon was defined as a government act that sealed a criminal conviction if the person with the conviction had served a sentence without incident, and had gone on […]
Do I Still Need a Record Suspension If My Criminal Record is More than 20 Years Old?
A Record Suspension is one of the leading ways for those that have been convicted of a crime to have the record removed, and their name cleared ready for them to be reintegrated back into society. Formerly called a Pardon, a Record Suspension can help open doors that may have otherwise remained closed, and can […]
Record Suspensions Vs U.S. Entry Waivers: Everything You Need to Know
If you’re traveling to the United States in the coming months, it’s important that you have all the information you need to safely pass across the border between the U.S. and Canada. For those with a criminal record, the border crossing process is not always simple, and you can be turned back by the U.S. […]
Pardons Canada – Remove DUI or Impaired Driving in Alberta
pardons.org If you have been convicted of a DUI, Impaired Driving, Driving over .08 mg, or Care and Control then you have a criminal record. Many people try to fight these charges in court and in most cases they are still found guilty despite having paid legal fees in the thousands of dollars. In Canada, […]
Pardons Canada – Remove Criminal Record in P.E.I. (Prince Edward Island)
pardons.org Even though PEI is considered Canada’s smallest province, there are still situations where people in that province get into trouble with the police. The criminal offences can range from Impaired Driving or DUI, to theft, assault, fraud and narcotics. Once you have been convicted of a criminal offence you will need a pardon or […]
Pardons Canada – Removing a Criminal Record in Saskatoon and Regina
pardons.org There are thousands of people each year who get charged with a criminal offence across Canada. Criminal convictions can include DUI, theft, fraud, assault, uttering threats, and possession of a controlled substance. Once you are fingerprinted by the police then you have a criminal record which can be seen on a criminal background check […]
Pardons Canada Review – How To Remove a Criminal Record in Ontario
pardons.org When you are fingerprinted for a criminal offence, even if the charge was later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, peace bond, or discharged then the prints can be seen in a criminal background check and could interfere with employment and travel. Many people think that if they win in court, in other words, if the charges […]
Pardons Canada – How To Remove Criminal Record in Ottawa
pardons.org Once you have been convicted of a crime, the criminal record will stay forever until a pardon or record suspension is granted. This is particularly an issue if you require a criminal background check for work as it will show up and you will not be able to obtain employment. Also, the Americans can do […]
