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 If you have an old criminal record or even if you have been charged with a criminal offence and the charge was later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, peace bond or discharged, you will not be able to volunteer.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 – 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 […]
Pardons Canada Review – The Importance of Removing a Criminal Record From a Personal and Family Perspective
Pardons Canada The road to recovery for an alcohol and drug addiction can be long and painful. Through that period people can fall into criminal activity under the influence, including theft, assault, mischief, impaired driving, to name a few. Often, as life unfolds, the person if they are lucky and work hard are able to […]
Pardons Canada – Withdrawn and Dismissed Charges in Toronto, Recent News
Pardons Canada The Toronto Star has done a great job of exposing the injustice of the police releasing non-conviction records to the public and it appears the Toronto Police may change their procedures as a result of this exposure. If you have been fingerprinted by the police but the charges were later withdrawn, dismissed, peace […]
Pardons Canada – Removing a DUI in Ontario in 2015
Pardons Canada Thousands of people each month across the country get convicted of DUI or Impaired Driving. Once convicted, it is a criminal offence and can be seen by employers and the Americans and anyone else who does a criminal record check. Often, the criminal record will get in the way of employment and traveling […]
Pardons Canada Review – Presentation at Criminal Lawyers Association in BC
Pardons Canada Pardons Canada has been helping Canadians to remove criminal records and obtain US Entry Waivers for over 25 years. As a result of our experience and expertise we are often asked to speak at conferences across the country. Many criminal lawyers refer their Pardons/Record Suspensions work to Pardons Canada because the process takes […]
Pardons Canada – Actor Mark Whalberg Seeks Pardon in the US
Pardons Canada We are very fortunate in Canada to be given a second chance. If you have a criminal record, the government will allow you to obtain a pardon or Record Suspension so that your criminal record is removed from public scrutiny. In the US, the process to get a Pardon is much more arduous […]
Pardons Canada Review – The Relief of Removing a Criminal Record
Pardons Canada Having a criminal record can be a huge emotional burden and many people carry the burden for a long time before seeking a solution. Even if the person is gainfully employed, they feel that the criminal record is a weight on their shoulders and that everyone can see it. Also, their freedom is […]
Pardons Canada – Criminal Charges Stayed and Withdrawn Can Still be Seen on RCMP file
Pardons Canada Many people who are charged with a criminal offence think that there is no trace of the record if the charge is withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, conditional or absolute discharged. It is true that there is no conviction, but there is still a record of the criminal charge because of the fingerprints. Because the […]
