Pardons Canada – “I am a Senior and having this criminal record was a great embarassment”
Pardons Canada We are constantly reminded of the wide spectrum of society that gets into trouble with the law at some point in their life. Often, the criminal act was done at a time of great stress, addiction, desperation or mere stupidity. Regardless, the label of being a “criminal” can be a very heavy burden […]
Pardons Canada – How to obtain a US Entry Waiver or I-194
Pardons Canada If you have a criminal record in Canada the American government may not allow you entry into their country. We receive hundreds of calls every month from Canadians who have been refused entry at the US border because of old criminal records. Even criminal charges that have been dismissed, acquitted, withdrawn, absolute or […]
Pardons Canada – “Having a criminal record was like living a nightmare..”
Pardons Canada People make regretful mistakes in their lives and usually suffer severe consequences as a result of their wrongdoings. The ability to get a pardon for a past criminal record can be a huge relief in one’s life so that they do not have to live forever with the consequences of their wrongdoing. Each […]
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 – 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 – “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 – “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 – “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 – “My criminal record hung like a cloud whenever travel to the US came up for discussion”
Pardons Canada If you are traveling to the US with a criminal record, it is possible that you will get turned away at the border. Even if the criminal charge is a minor one, or if you have received a conditional or absolute discharge, the Americans have the right to deny you entry. Once you […]
Pardons Canada – “Having a criminal record has been the most demoralizing and embarassing experience in my life”
Pardons Canada Many people who are charged with a criminal record are embarassed and ashamed of their behaviour. Often it is their first offence and they are remorseful for their actions. Some criminal charges like “assault with a weapon” can sound a lot worse than what really happened. The immediate assumption is that the weapon […]
Pardons Canada – Crossing the US Border with a Conditional or Absolute Discharge
Pardons Canada Many people who have been charged with a conditional or absolute discharge whether it was for theft, assault, pot possession or other criminal offences, believe that their criminal record is automatically removed over a period of time. THIS IS WRONG We get countless phone calls from people who are shocked that their criminal […]
Pardons Canada – “Since I lost my driving licence with a DUI, my life became complicated”
Pardons Canada If you have been charged with a DUI or Impaired Driving you have likely suffered a lot of negative consequences in your life. Every day we help people get a pardon so that they can remove a criminal charge like a DUI so that they can move forward with their life in a […]
Pardons Canada – “I couldn’t volunteer for my kids school with a criminal record”
Pardons Canada There are many reasons why people need to get their criminal record removed with a pardon. The most common reasons are for job or immigration purposes, but more and more we are hearing of people not being able to get a volunteer position because of an old criminal record. Even if your criminal […]
Pardons Canada – Getting a Pardon While Living Outside of Canada
Pardons Canada There are many people who have committed a criminal offence in Canada who no longer live in Canada but would like to return to Canada to see family, friends or for work purposes. In fact, if you have been deported from Canada and you have a criminal charge, you need to get a […]
Pardons Canada – A DUI or Impaired Driving Charge Can Negatively Affect Job Opportunities
Pardons Canada Many of the people we help to get a pardon complain that they have had serious issues securing jobs or getting a promotion at work because of their criminal record. Once a pardon is granted, the criminal record is not available for public record, so that when employees run a criminal background check, […]
