Pardons Canada Review – The Freedom of Having A Criminal Record Removed

pardons.org We are always thrilled to receive thank you letters from people across Canada whom we’ve helped to obtain a Canada 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 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 – Removing a Criminal Record for Volunteer and Coaching Purposes

pardons.org 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 was…

Pardons Canada – Letter to NEXUS Members From the President of CBSA

pardons.org 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 Even if you have been fingerprinted by the police and the charges were later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, peace bond, absolute or conditional discharge, the criminal…

Pardons Canada – A Peace Bond for Assault Can Still Hinder Your Freedom

pardons.org 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 they…

Pardons Canada – A DUI, Impaired Driving Conviction Can Create Life Obstacles

pardons.org 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, the…

Pardons Canada – Don’t Apply for NEXUS Until You Get a Pardon/Record Suspension

pardons.org 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 know,…

Pardons Canada – No Criminal Conviction and Still Refused Entry at US Border

pardons.org 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 so…