Pardons Canada – Withdrawn Assault Charges Can Still Cause Problems
Pardons Canada It is not uncommon to hear of a couple who gets into a heated argument and the police are called to the scene. Often, a person is charged for assault, or uttering threats immediately and they are sent to the police station to get fingerprinted. Once a person is fingerprinted by the police, […]
Why do I need to go to so many different police stations?
As per the Parole Board of Canada, you are required to do an LPC for each city or town where you have lived for 3 months or more in the past 5 years.
Why do I need to get my Local Police Check (LPC)?
As per the Parole Board of Canada guidelines, an LPC is required to determine that you have not been involved in any criminal activities in the area(s) that you have lived in the past 5 years. It may also disclose other non-criminal offences.
What is an LPC? Is it the same as the RCMP report?
An LPC is a Local Police Records Check (LPC) that is required by the Parole Board of Canada to determine you have not been involved in any criminal activities in the area(s) that you lived in the last 5 years. It may also disclose other non-criminal offences. The LPC is a local level check where […]
How long does it take for the RCMP to send their report and why so long?
The RCMP is now taking approximately 3 to 9 months to send reports, but there are instances where it does take longer. Please keep in mind that the RCMP is a separate government organization and that Pardons Canada does not have control over their timelines. If your RCMP file is taking over 6 months Pardons […]
Why do I need my prints taken?
This is the first step to complete your Pardon/Record Suspension application. Your prints are taken to generate your RCMP report. This lists your convictions or non-convictions and provides information such as the arresting police and punishment received. The RCMP report is one of the requirements for the Parole Board of Canada to be able to […]
I lost the fingerprinting agency list. What should I do?
Click here and submit a request for the fingerprinting agency list to be emailed to you.
Pardons Canada – Dismissed or Withdrawn Criminal Charges Still Getting in the Way
Pardons Canada When you get charged with a criminal offence, whether it is theft, assault, dui, fraud or any other criminal offence, you are fingerprinted by the police. Once you are fingerprinted by the police, you are in the police and possibly, RCMP database. If the criminal charges are later dismissed, withdrawn, peace bond, stayed, […]
Getting Bonded with a Criminal Record
Understanding if you are bondable and the challenges and pathways to becoming bondable with a criminal record is crucial for personal and professional development. Learn how to improve your chances of getting bonded with a criminal record, the importance of being bondable, and how Canadians can navigate these challenges to secure employment and achieve their […]
Pardons Canada – Withdrawn, Dismissed Criminal Charges Stick Around
Pardons Canada Many people who are charged with a criminal record and the charges are later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, peace bond, conditional and absolute discharge, believe that their criminal charges just disappear. Unfortunately this is not true. If you’ve been fingerprinted by the police and charged with a criminal offence, then the charges can be […]
Pardons Canada – Person with Peace Bond for Common Assault Gets Refused Entry to US
Pardons Canada We receive hundreds of calls and emails each week from people who are turned away at the US border because of an old criminal record. The Americans are becoming much more strict at the border and will deny you entry even if your criminal charge was withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, peace bond, absolute or […]
Pardons Canada – Assault and Anger Management for Pardons in Canada
Pardons Canada Perhaps one of the most common criminal charges in Canada is assault. Domestic assault is most common but other assault charges include assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon, uttering death threats. Oftentimes, people are charged with assault and the charges are later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed in court or absolute or conditional […]
Pardons Canada – Traveling to the USA with an Assault charge
Pardons Canada Every day we get inquiries about being safe to travel to the US with a criminal record. Assault convictions are among the most common criminal charges in Canada. Once a pardon is granted, you should be safe to travel to the US without a US Entry Waiver (I-192) as long as you have […]
Pardons Canada – New National TV Program Highlights Difficulties of Getting a Job with a Criminal Record
Pardons Canada One of the stars from the acclaimed TV series Dragons Den, Kevin O’Leary is launching a new series called Redemption Inc. which will be about giving ex-cons a chance at getting a job. Every day we speak to Canadians who have old criminal records which are getting in the way of employment. Most […]
Pardons Canada – US-Canada Border Deal Will Make Border Crossing Even Tougher
Pardons Canada Currently the Americans are doing random criminal checks with Canadians crossing the US Border but soon criminal checks may be done for every Canadian crossing the US Border. If you have a criminal record and are stopped by the Americans at the US Border you will be denied entry to the US and […]
