Pardons Canada – A DUI for Americans Can Bar Them From Entering Canada
Pardons Canada Its true that a DUI in the US is considered a misdemeanor but in Canada its considered to be a criminal offence. Since the DUI is considered to be a criminal offence, the Canadian border agency can deny Americans from entering the country with a criminal record of any kind. If you are […]
Pardons Canada – Making Pardons Tougher to Obtain is Harsh and Unfair
Pardons Canada There is a great article in today’s Toronto Star written by Roy McMurtry, former Attorney General of Ontario and Chief Justice of Ontario, regarding Pardons and how the Harper government has made the process more difficult. https://www.thestar.com/opinion/commentary/2015/06/17/making-pardons-tougher-to-obtain-is-harsh-and-unfair.html At Pardons Canada, we continue to help hundreds of people each month to obtain a pardon/record […]
Pardons Canada Review – Removing a Criminal Record To Be Safe for Travel to US
Pardons Canada Each month we receive many emails and thank you letters from people we have helped to remove a criminal record by way of pardon, record suspension, file destruction. The following letter comes from a person living in Edmonton who had a petty theft conviction from over 25 years ago. The person lived with […]
Pardons Canada Review – How long does the process take to get a pardon/record suspension?
Pardons Canada One of the most common questions we get is “how long does the process take to remove a criminal record by way of pardon or record suspension?” In many cases, the person is eager to have the criminal record removed in order to gain employment, travel to the US, volunteering or coaching opportunities. […]
Pardons Canada Review – How Long Does It Take to Remove a Criminal Record
Pardons Canada The timing of removing a criminal record really depends on the courts and police and the sentencing of the conviction. Many people call us eagerly wanting to remove their criminal record by way of pardon, record suspension or file destruction. Usually they are calling because the criminal record is an obstacle to getting […]
Pardons Canada Review – Removing a DUI in British Columbia (BC)
Pardons Canada We receive hundreds of emails and letters each week thanking Pardons Canada for helping to obtain a criminal record removal by way of a Pardon/Record Suspension or file destruction. Pardons Canada helps Canadians across the country from British Columbia to Newfoundland. Among the most common convictions in the country is Impaired Driving, also […]
Pardons Canada Review – The Long Road Back from a DUI Conviction
Pardons Canada We are always touched when we receive thank you letters from people we have helped to obtain a pardon/record suspension. In so many cases, the circumstances that led to the crime were a mixture of poor decisions and difficult work or living environments. Often, the person is able to change their life around […]
Pardons Canada – Volunteering with a Criminal Record
Pardons Canada Most volunteer positions now require a criminal background check before being accepted for the position. If you have an old criminal record or even if you have been charged with a criminal offence and the charge was later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, peace bond or discharged, you will not be able to volunteer. Once […]
Pardons Canada – Will a Peace Bond Affect Employment?
Pardons Canada There are hundreds of cases each day across the country were a domestic issue arises and the police are called to the scene. As soon as the police are called, criminal charges for assault are usually given. This often comes as a shock to the people who have called the police in a […]
Pardons Canada – How long is the process to get a Pardon for a DUI and what are the costs?
DUI which is also known as Impaired driving and DWI (driving while ability impaired) is among the most common criminal charges in Canada. Each month we receive hundreds of calls and emails from people who wish to obtain a pardon or record suspension to remove the DUI from their criminal record. The biggest reason for […]
Pardons Canada – How Do I Know If I Need a Waiver to Travel to the US?
Pardons Canada One of the most common questions we get asked is “am I safe to travel to the US with a criminal record?”. The answer is NO, you are not safe to travel to the US with a criminal record as the Americans have the right to deny you entry if you have a […]
Pardons Canada Review – Removing a Criminal Record Can Change Your Life
Pardons Canada Each week we receive many thank you letters from people we have helped to obtain a pardon or record suspension or US Entry Waiver. Having a criminal record can be a huge emotional burden for many years as people feel that they are labeled a criminal and that their freedom is compromised by […]
Pardons Canada – Talk Radio Interview with Pardons Canada About Removing a DUI Criminal Record
Pardons Canada Among the most common criminal records in Canada is a DUI which is also known as DWI (driving while ability impaired), failing to provide a breath sample, Over .08 milligrams and care and control. There are over 80,000 convictions across Canada each year in this category. Many people are unaware that having a […]
Pardons Canada – What Is The Difference Between a Pardon and a US Entry Waiver?
Pardons Canada One of the most common questions we get asked is “what is the difference between a pardon and a US Entry Waiver?”. Many people believe that because they have a criminal record they automatically need a US Waiver to enter the US. This belief is false. A US Entry Waiver is really only […]
Pardons Canada – What Does a Pardon/Record Suspension Look Like?
Pardons Canada When people call or email Pardons Canada to obtain a pardon or record suspension to remove their criminal record, the most common question is if the charge will show up anywhere after the pardon is granted. Once the pardon or record suspension is granted the criminal record will no longer show up on […]
