Pardons Canada: Three Assault convictions, can I get a Pardon?
Visitor: My first charge was in Nova Scotia, trespassing in 1988. Second and third criminal offences were in London, Ont.. 1997 & 2000. I did hit my wife back and was given probation. The second time was a kick in bum, which we did to each other in a friendly way…..but because I lost my […]
Pardons Canada: When Can I Get My DUI Removed?
Visitor: I am very interested in having my records pardoned, however I have a couple of questions. I have not completed my Ignition Interlock Program (IIP), in fact I am in the process of writing a letter of exemption in hopes Driver Fitness and Monitoring will exempt me from this remedial program altogether. My […]
Pardons Canada: When Can I Remove a DUI?
Visitor: I’m looking to find out if/when I can apply for a record suspension with the help of your organization. I understand it is 5 years however unsure when that time starts for me. The charge for my DUI or Impaired Driving offence was Dec 18th 2016; I was criminally convicted in Dec 2018 and (paid […]
Pardons Canada: What is the wait time to get a pardon for a DUI?
I am writing to you regarding my case that happened roughly 4 years ago. I made the biggest mistake of my life back then and was charged with a DUI. The judge who was assigned to my case told me I had a year to pay my fine, because he knew I was in school […]
Pardons Canada: Everything You Need To Know About Ignition Interlock Devices for DUIs
Drunk driving is a global problem, and governments have been implementing strategies to reduce the number of people driving while under the influence of alcohol. So far, among the strategies employed to combat drunk driving, ignition interlock installation is proving to be one of the most effective. Several studies attest to the effectiveness of installing ignition interlock devices (IID), […]
Pardons Canada: The Consequences of Drinking and Driving During the Pandemic
While some US states classify a first DUI (driving under the influence) offense as a misdemeanor, it pays not to underestimate the penalties for a first offense extreme DUI especially in some states like Arizona. In Canada, all DUI or Impaired Driving or Refusal to provide breathe sample convictions are considered criminal. When charged with DUI, it […]
Pardons Canada: Getting a Job with a DUI
Visitor: I am a Nurse, registered with the College of Nurses and this DUI or Impaired Driving charge is preventing me from successful employment. I quit my Emergency job, my estranged partner is a drug addict. I remain sober of alcohol (my abuse drug of choice) for 2 years. How much will this cost and […]
Pardons Canada: Assault charge dismissed, how to remove prints
Visitor: I’m trying to apply for a contractors licence with the city of Kitchener and I am afraid my past will stop me from being approved.I was in a heated argument with my wife about 2 years ago and hit her phone out of her hand causing a very big fight between us. I was […]
Pardons Canada: The cost of a DUI or Impaired Driving in Canada
Visitor: It shouldn’t cost someone with a first offence more money to get a fresh start and obtain a pardon for a DUI…I’ve paid $900 to get my car back from impound, the judge that I had increased my fine from $1000 to $1500, speeding ticket of $580…$120 each month monitoring fee for that blow box […]
Pardons Canada: Will a DUI and a Conditional Discharge Affect my Work?
Pardons Canada I just entered my plea, not guilty to DUI and not guilty to possession of methamphetamine. My lawyer indicated I have a very good case for seeking a conditional discharge to possession as I am currently in my final term of my master’s in counselling psychology with a specialization in drug counselling. The […]
Pardons Canada: Getting a Job with a theft offence
Pardons Canada Visitor: I worked 25 years at Sheraton on the falls and worked my way up to supervisor. 3 years ago I had to stop working to assist my husband. He passed away 6 months ago and I’m trying to adjust with pensions. I’ve put in applications to the point of actually getting interviews […]
Pardons Canada: How it Feels to Get a DUI
Pardons Canada Thank you for speaking with me the other day. I have had the worst two weeks of my ilife and this is destroying me. I am keeping it together outside but inside I am dying. I made a first mistake in my life by getting this DUI but I am crippling all of […]
Pardons Canada: Obtaining a Pardon from Outside of Canada
I have difficulty continuing with my pardon of my Canadian criminal record at this time due to fees as I am currently residing in Scotland with my husband and I have to pay for my spousal visa application at the moment. I just really needed some information regarding my criminal record in Canada. It has […]
Pardons Canada: Applying for Nexus with a Pardon
Visitor: I already have a Pardon. It was granted in 2007/2008. I was convicted in 2001 for Fraud under $5000. I applied for a Pardon, on Feb 2, 2007 and it was granted 2007/2008. I have held many senior level jobs such as bank manger, senior analyst, commodity trader/scheduler…and now I am an airline pilot, with all […]
Pardons Canada: How to Remove a Stayed Offence and Peace Bond
Visitor: On May 10th, 2017, I appeared in Provincial Court (Winnipeg. MB) with regards to an « Assault with a weapon » charge. (the weapon was a cardboard tube used during a playfight dating back to Oct 2016). The charge has been stayed, and there was no criminal conviction in connection with this incident. A Peace Bond […]