Pardons Canada Review – The Freedom of Having A Criminal Record Removed
Pardons Canada We are always thrilled to receive thank you letters from people across Canada whom we’ve helped to obtain a pardon/Record Suspension. Their stories are usually filled with emotion and regret for the mistakes they have made which got them into trouble with the law. Ultimately, once convicted and the punishment has been served, […]
Pardons Canada – Man Denied Entry to US for 24 Year Old Pot Charge
Pardons Canada We have received many emails and calls regarding a recent article about a man who was denied entry to the US for a pot charge over 24 years ago. The Americans will deny entry to anyone who has a criminal record, especially drug related, no matter how small and how old the charge […]
Pardons Canada Review – Removal of Criminal Record Feels Like a Weight Off Your Shoulders
pardons.org Many people with an old criminal record will feel like their freedom has been taken away as the label “criminal” can limit many opportunities. Employment and travel are the two biggest issues when you have a criminal record, but also all volunteer positions are now doing criminal checks as well. Perhaps the biggest issue […]
Pardons Canada Review – The Relief of Having a Criminal Record Removed
Pardons Canada Each month we receive hundreds of thank you letters from people we have helped to remove an old criminal record by way of pardon/record suspension or file destruction. This person in the following thank you letter had a theft under $5000 conviction from over 30 years ago, and yet he was carrying the […]
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 – Letter to NEXUS Members From the President of CBSA
Pardons Canada We receive many calls and emails from people applying for NEXUS who have an old criminal charge and are concerned it will get in the way of the application. Even if you have been fingerprinted by the police and the charges were later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, peace bond, absolute or conditional discharge, the […]
Pardons Canada Review – Remove Criminal Record for Employment
Pardons Canada Each day we receive thank you letters from people we have helped to obtain a pardon/record suspension. In many cases it is impossible to obtain employment with a criminal record as every employer in the country is doing criminal background checks. Once a pardon/record suspension is obtained then you will be safe to […]
Pardons Canada – US Border Denying More People With Criminal Records
Pardons Canada We seem to be receiving more calls and emails from people who are being denied entry to the US because of an old criminal charge. Many of these people have crossed the US border in the past and not been denied (the Americans do random criminal checks), but it seems their systems are […]
Pardons Canada Review – Criminal Record Removed
Pardons Canada Each day we receive thank you letters from people we have helped to remove an old criminal record or obtain a US Entry Waiver. In this person’s case, he had a theft conviction for over 40 years. Here is a copy of the thank you letter: Many people believe that their criminal record […]
Pardons Canada – A Pardon/Record Suspension Will Help for Travel to the US, Even for NEXUS
Pardons Canada If you have been denied entry to the US due to having a past criminal record, you will need a US Entry Waiver (I-192, I-194) and you will NOT be able to obtain a NEXUS pass. If you have been granted a pardon/record suspension and have never been stopped by the Americans in […]
Pardons Canada – A Peace Bond for Assault Can Still Hinder Your Freedom
Pardons Canada It happens often that a fight ensues between two parties (spouses, neighbours, road rage, parents, children, etc.) and the fight gets so heated that the police are called. Once the police are called they usually end up charging those involved. Once charged, they are fingerprinted and photographed at the police station, even before […]
Pardons Canada – Refused Entry to US for a Criminal Record 42 Years Old
Pardons Canada People are shocked when they are refused entry to the US for a criminal record that happened decades ago. Often, the person has traveled in the past without an issue. It just takes one customs officer to do a criminal check and then you are denied entry to the US. The situation can […]
Pardons Canada – A DUI, Impaired Driving Conviction Can Create Life Obstacles
Pardons Canada We help many Canadians each month to remove criminal records, and DUI (Impaired Driving, and “Over 80”) are among the most common criminal convictions. So many people are NOT aware of the negative impact a criminal record can have on your life, especially when it comes to employment and travel. Not to mention, […]
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 […]
