You may feel scared and alone if you have been charged with a DUI. The legal process can be daunting, and you may need help figuring out where to turn. An experienced DUI lawyer can assist you through the process and help you make the best decisions for your case. When you meet with a…
Visitor: I have been to Canada from India on 30th August 2017 on study visa. Unfortunately I was not able to complete my studies and in between I got arrested for assault on 13th November 2018 in Whitehorse, Yukon Canada. That was the first time RCMP had my fingerprints. While I was in Whitehorse Correctional…
The latest data shows that almost three million people have their names in the Canadian Criminal Database, the storage hub that includes information on those that have been arrested and found guilty of a crime in Canada. For millions of Canadians, this means there is a record of their charge within the database, a record…
pardons.org Pardons Canada has long been an advocate for the rights of Canadians to obtain a pardon or record suspension to remove a criminal record from public screening. In light of the recent news article “Liberals to possibly reverse pardons laws set by Conservative government”, Pardons Canada has put out a press release about an…
pardons.org We were recently featured in a new article from Trucker News regarding US Entry Waivers and I-194’s. If you have a criminal record and have been denied entry to the US then you require a US Entry Waiver to re-enter the US. The DHS (Department of Homeland Security) has recently made it more difficult…
pardons.org There are many Canadians who are concerned about the potential changes that are being proposed to the Pardon process in Canada with the introduction of Bill C-23. We found the following blog by Michael Carabash of Dynamic Lawyers to be very insightful regarding the proposed legislation: Following up on my last blog, where I…
Travel is one of the elements of modern, 21st-century Canadian living that can be very productive both personally and professionally. It’s an aspect of life that can be advantageous for one very big reason: the United States. While both countries enjoy some of the highest standards of living in the world, as well as democratic…
pardons.org At Pardons Canada we have been helping Canadians to obtain Pardons in Canada for over 20 years. Many people with an old criminal record are prevented from getting employment due to their criminal past so a Pardon is crucial for getting people back on their feet and back into the workforce. Often people who…
Have you been struggling with employment due to a Canadian criminal record? Learn how the relation between record suspensions and getting a job can make a difference in your search. We dive into the essentials—what record suspensions are and their critical relation to your place in the job market. Unlocking Opportunities with a Record Suspension…
pardons.org When people are convicted with a criminal record (ie – assault, theft, dui, fraud) and the punishment is a conditional or absolute discharge, you still have a criminal record that can be seen by employers and the Americans. Its true, the charges are supposed to be removed at the federal level after a certain…
Visitor: I had a police record check done just recently. I had no idea what to expect. I’m 65 and looking for volunteer work. I was asked by the Canadian red cross to get a police record check. I was asked again about this when I installed an app in my phone called insta-cart where…
If you are a Canadian living with a criminal record, obtaining a pardon, now known as a record suspension, is a critical step to reclaiming your freedoms. The process, however, can be quite intimidating to those unfamiliar with the law. Even understanding when and if you are eligible to begin the application can be confusing.…
pardons.org A recent article in the Globe and Mail has reported a drop in Pardons applications (now called Record Suspensions). Error rates for Pardon applications has also increased from 25% to 45%. In other words, there are many applications for Pardons/Record Suspensions that are being submitted but then rejected because mistakes are being made. That…
Entering the United States can be fraught with challenges, especially for Canadians who have faced deportation or been denied entry in the past. The US Entry Waiver, or I-192 form, offers a legal pathway to cross the border into the U.S. While deciding if this is the right option for you, you may find yourself…
Canada and the United States have long shared what is popularly known as “the world’s friendliest border,” in addition to being one of the longest in the world. The massive border line between the northern United States and Southern Canada runs along the entire width of the North American continent. For millions of Canadians, it’s…
