Pardons Canada – “Getting a pardon made me feel whole again”
Pardons Canada We receive hundreds of letters each month from people who we have helped to get a pardon. Oftentimes we hear that getting a Pardon for an old criminal record is a huge relief both emotionally and psychologically. Here is a letter from a client explaining his feeling about getting a Pardon: “I want […]
Pardons Canada – “The Landlord wanted to do a criminal check in order to process my application.”
Pardons Canada 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 […]
Pardons Canada – “I lost my diginity and self confidence with a DUI”
Pardons Canada Getting an impaired driving charge or DUI can be a very negative experience which can affect your emotional and physical health. Every day we help people get a pardon for impaired driving charges so that they can heal themselves and move forward in their lives. We hear their pain mainly through telephone conversations […]
Pardons Canada – Delaying in applying for a Pardon can cost you dearly
Pardons Canada Very often when speaking to people on the phone about getting a pardon, they tell us that they have procrastinated for years before mustering the courage, strength, necessity of calling Pardons Canada to get an old criminal record removed. It is always surprising that people wait so long, but it is human nature […]
Pardons Canada – No more worrying about “criminal background checks” for job applications
Pardons Canada Having a criminal record while applying for work can be a nightmare. Most employers are requiring criminal background checks as part of their hiring process. Regardless of how old your criminal record is, an employer can see it and its unlikely you will get the job considering there are other candidates who do […]
Pardons Canada – Crossing the US Border with a criminal record has become a lot harder
Pardons Canada Since June 30th we have received more calls than in the past from Canadians who have been turned away at the US border because of an old criminal record. Even if you have a conditional or absolute discharge, withdrawn, dismissed or stayed charges may still show up because you have been fingerprinted and […]
Pardons Canada – “Since I received my Pardon, I’m not afraid to travel anymore or look for jobs.”
Pardons Canada Most people who get a criminal record are regretful for their past mistakes. Having the label of being a “criminal” can take a toll on you both emotionally and psychologically. Every day we speak to people about getting a Pardon and we hear how much a criminal record has affected their lives. Once […]
Pardons Canada – Getting a Pardon for an Impaired Driving or DUI Can Change Your Life
Pardons Canada Impaired Driving, also known as a DUI is the most common criminal offence in Canada. The consequences of getting charged with a DUI can be severe and affect your life in many ways. We speak to hundreds of Canadians each month who have received a DUI and have suffered the consequences of having […]
Pardons Canada -Volunteering with a Criminal Record
Pardons Canada There are many reasons why people need a pardon to remove a criminal record from public record. The most common reason to remove a criminal record is to have a clear criminal background check for job application purposes. Most jobs require a criminal background check before hiring a candidate. Another common reason to […]
Pardons Canada – Getting a Pardon for a Domestic Assault Charge
Pardons Canada It is not uncommon that a couple gets into a fight and someone calls the police because the arguement has gotten very heated. Sometimes the person who called the police is not even involved, but is a neighbour or friend who is concerned. When the police are called they will usually press charges. […]
Pardons Canada – “I did not think that having a criminal record would affect my life the way it did.”
Pardons Canada Many people are unaware of the negative implications of having a criminal record and how it can affect their lives. Each day we speak to Canadians across the country who want to apply to remove an old criminal record with a pardon so that they can move forward in their lives without the […]
Pardons Canada – Getting a Pardon for a DUI
Pardons Canada Among the most common criminal charges in Canada is a DUI also known as Impaired Driving. There are over 70,000 convictions nationwide each year and likely another countless thousands that were charged (fingerprinted and photographed) but not convicted. When employers run a criminal background check they will see this conviction and even the […]
Pardons Canada – Domestic Assault vs. Assault Causing Bodily Harm or Assault with a Weapon
Pardons Canada Assault is among the most common type of criminal charge in Canada. A heated disagreement can lead to a call to the police either by a person involved in the fight or even a neighbour or passerby. If the police are called to the scene, usually a criminal charge is laid and someone […]
Pardons Canada – Obtaining a US Entry Waiver (I-194) During Heightened US Security
Pardons Canada The recent incident with the Nigerian bomber in Detroit has raised US concerns about security at their border crossings. As a result, they have become stricter about doing criminal record checks on any foreigner who enters the US. If you have a criminal record, the DHS (Department of Homeland Security) can deny you […]
Pardons Canada – Criminal charges that have been dismissed, withdrawn, stayed, conditional or absolute discharge is now affecting US border crossing
Pardons Canada US border crossing with ANY form of criminal charges has become a lot more difficult. We are being inundated with calls and emails from people who are getting turned away at the US Border even for criminal charges that have been withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, absolute or conditional discharged. Here is an email we […]
