Visitor: So as you may be aware I’ve had trouble in the past and was charged with robbery back in 2015 and was sentenced 10 months, I got out in 7 months on provincial parole for good behavior. Now that part of my life I absolutely detest and was very disgusted with myself and choices…
There is the old saying that everyone deserves a second chance. It’s based on the belief that just because someone makes a mistake, that does not mean the mistake should be held against them forever. People who fail a driver’s test, for example, should be allowed to retake it. Even people who break the legal…
It is not uncommon that domestic assault charges can get dismissed, withdrawn, peace bonded, stayed, or discharged once the charges are brought to court. Many people are shocked to find out that withdrawn charges will stay on record and show up on a criminal background check. What is a File Destruction? File destruction is a…
The Legal Consequences of Drunk Driving Every year, countless lives are forever changed due to one reckless choice – driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The impact of DUI-related accidents extends far beyond the initial moment of poor judgment. It affects families, communities, and the legal system, leaving a trail of devastation and…
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…
Running a criminal record check on someone should not be automatically construed as an act of mistrust or paranoia. There are plenty of good reasons why a criminal record check may be a good idea, and in some cases, it may even be a legal requirement, rather than a declaration of opinion that says “I…
Sometimes people gain criminal records for minor offences that were essentially silly mistakes rather than hard crimes. Unfortunately, the consequences for such actions may end up being long-term and problematic, even if the offence happened in the distant past, and the person can prove that they are a good moral citizen with no intent to…
If you’ve had an encounter with the law in the past, and you’re curious to see whether you have a criminal record, there are a few things you should know. If you’re over the age of 18 years and have been convicted of a criminal offence, you have a criminal record. However, even if you’ve…
When obtaining a criminal record check in Winnipeg there are a number of situations that will lead to different information coming up. It can seem a little complicated when you try to dig through all of the information out there, so we’ve broken it down in a way that we hope will make it easier…
pardons.org Each day we receive thank you letters from people across the country who we have helped to remove an old criminal record. The relief people feel once the criminal record is removed by way of a Pardon or Record Suspension is incredible. Now they are free to travel to the US without worry of…
pardons.org There has been a lot of press about a recent court ruling that allows police to keep and share criminal records even after they have been dismissed, withdrawn, stayed or acquitted from court. More than 30 per cent of cases in the country are dropped without any criminal conviction, according to Statistics Canada. In…
pardons.org We have been helping people obtain Pardons in Canada for 20 years and each day we hear stories about how people have rehabilitated from their criminal past. They call us because even though the criminal offence happened many years in the past, the criminal offence is still haunting them. Having a criminal record will…
A criminal record can be a significant barrier in your life, impacting everything from job prospects to travel opportunities. Record suspension, formerly known as a pardon, represents a chance to wipe the slate clean, allowing you to move forward without the weight of past mistakes holding you back. This blog post delves into the importance…
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…
pardons.org Assault is the most common criminal charge in Canada. It comes in many forms but usually the assault charges stem from a domestic dispute. Often, these criminal charges are later dropped once the argument simmers down or the charges are dismissed, acquitted, absolute or conditionally discharged in court. Regardless, if the person has been…
