Pardons Canada – Person’s Career Doomed Because of Non-Conviction Record
Pardons Canada People are is shock when they learn that their fingerprints are still showing up on a criminal background check even though their charge was dismissed, withdrawn, stayed, peace bond, conditional or absolute discharged. Since there is still a positive hit on a criminal background check, the person can lose employment opportunities and also […]
Pardons Canada – Example of a File Destruction Removing a Criminal Record
Pardons Canada If you were fingerprinted by the police and the charges were later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, peace bond, absolute or conditional discharge then you require a file destruction to remove your prints, photos, court and police records. If you fail to do so, you criminal charge can be seen on a criminal record check […]
Pardons Canada – Withdrawn Charge Still Showing Up on Criminal Background Check
Pardons Canada People are shocked to find out that their criminal charge still shows up on a background check even when the charge was withdrawn, dismissed, peace bond, diversion stayed and discharged. This is a huge issue when trying to get work as a red flag is waived because your were fingerprinted by the police […]
Pardons Canada Review – Freedom to Travel Once Pot Charge Removed
Pardons Canada Most drug possession charges these days are being dismissed or withdrawn, however once you have been fingerprinted, the criminal charge can be seen in a background check. If the Americans see that you have been in trouble with drugs, even if the charges were withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, absolute or conditional discharge then they […]
Pardons Canada – The Impact of a Conditional Discharge
Pardons Canada People are usually surprised that they have a criminal record when the outcome of the trial was an absolute or conditional discharge. Once you have been fingerprinted, your criminal record can be seen in a criminal record check and can prevent you from getting work or traveling to the US. Below is a […]
Pardons Canada – Withdrawn, Stayed, Dismissed Criminal Charges Still Showing on Criminal Check
Pardons Canada There has recently been a flurry of news articles on the fact that criminal background checks continue to show charges that are withdrawn, dismissed, stayed and discharged, which negatively impacts the individual who is applying for a job or volunteering position. The Civil Liberties Association released a report indicating how many people have […]
Pardons Canada – Update on NEXUS
Pardons Canada If you have been charged with a criminal offence, even if the charge was later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, diversion, absolute or conditional discharge, you should apply for a file Destruction to remove your prints, photos, court and police records BEFORE applying for NEXUS. Here is a recent update from the folks at NEXUS: […]
Pardons Canada – Removing a Criminal Record for Volunteer and Coaching Purposes
Pardons Canada There are many reasons people want to remove an old criminal record. The most popular reasons to remove a criminal record are for employment and travel, however criminal checks are now being done for all volunteer and coaching opportunities as well. If you have been charged with a criminal offence and the charge […]
Pardons Canada – Don’t Apply for NEXUS Until You Get a Pardon/Record Suspension
Pardons Canada If you are thinking of applying for NEXUS and have ever been charged by the police, make sure you get a file destruction, pardon or record suspension before making the application. We have received many distressed calls from people who did not think their old charge would show up, and next thing they […]
Pardons Canada – No Criminal Conviction and Still Refused Entry at US Border
Pardons Canada The Americans are getting even more strict at the US border if you have ever been charged or convicted of a criminal offence. Even if the charge is withdrawn, dismissed, peace bond, stayed, absolute or conditional discharged, its important to get a file destruction to remove the prints, photos, court and police records […]
Pardons Canada – Declined for Job Because of Peace Bond
Pardons Canada We receive many calls and emails from people who are in shock that their criminal charge showed up in a criminal check. They are surprised because in many cases the charge was withdrawn, stayed, dismissed, peace bond, absolute or conditionally discharged, yet it still showed up when the criminal check was done. If […]
Pardons Canada – How a Peace Bond Can Interfere with Employment
Pardons Canada Assault is the most common criminal charge in Canada. Often, once the case goes to court the charges are withdrawn, stayed, peace bond, absolute or conditional discharged. In many cases, a full conviction is given and it can be considered a summary or indictable offence depending on the severity of the situation. Many […]
Pardons Canada – A Criminal Record Will Interfere with Citizenship
Pardons Canada There are many people living in Canada who do not yet have their Canadian Citizenship. Many have landed or permanent residence papers and are in the process of getting their citizenship which takes time. If you are charged with a criminal offence or even fingerprinted by the police and the charge was later […]
Pardons Canada – An Assault Charge Can Happen in the Blink of an Eye
Pardons Canada A heated argument can lead to a police call which will lead to a criminal charge. It can happen in an instant and it happens often across the country much to the surprise of the people who are fighting, as in many cases the people involved never intended for the argument to escalate […]
Pardons Canada – Dropped Charges Still Show Up on Criminal Record Checks
Pardons Canada We receive many calls and emails from people who are surprised that their criminal record is still showing up on a criminal background check even though the charges were dropped. It is not uncommon that a person will be fingerprinted following an arrest of assault, or theft or uttering threats, and later the […]
