Do I Need a Waiver for Obstruction of Justice?
Obstruction of Justice Question of the Day: Is Obstruction of Justice an Excludable Offence? I pled guilty to an obstruction charge today in hopes of a getting a discharge. I was not given the discharge, but a $500.00 fine instead. Will this affect my travel to the United States? I usually travel there 1 or 2 times a year. It was tried summarily. I was caught driving without insurance and gave an officer a false name. My lawyer figures we could appeal the sentence as he still figures I should have gotten a discharge. Not that having a criminal record[...]
Grounds of Inadmissibility: Spousal Assault
Is Spousal Assault an Excludable Offence to the United States? I have been processing waivers for over 25 years. It used to be that spousal assault was determined to be an excludable offence if one of the following conditions occurred: the offence was tried by indictment; or the person in question had 2 or more spousal assaults. When I refer to spousal assaults, I am referring to simple assault or common assault, which is currently section 266 of the Criminal Code of Canada (in prior years sections could have been different). This 'fact' was based upon a written internal memo[...]
Important Notice from RCMP
RCMP will ONLY Accept Digital Fingerprints The RCMP sent out a news bulletin regarding Digital Fingerprints which states: Effective July 1, 2014, the Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS) will only accept electronic fingerprinting (Digital Fingerprints) submissions for civil purposes. Paper submissions will not be processed and will be returned to the originator. You are encouraged to visit the CCRTIS website to obtain information regarding accredited companies that offer Digital Fingerprints services or to consult with your local police service. We are an accredited fingerprinting agency. We can convert your ink fingerprints to digital fingerprints in compliance with the[...]
Pardon Processing Times
UPDATED December 26, 2013 Pardon Processing Times Have Ballooned to 38 Months! Status Update for Backlog of Pardon Applications These pardon processing times apply to applications submitted under the old Pardon Rules (between July 2010 and February 22, 2012). As of December 2012: There were an estimated 22,000 outstanding applications; and The Parole Board of Canada hired and trained 22 people in December 2012 to help work on the backlog. As of March 2013: The Parole Board of Canada (PBC) is currently processing the following applications: Summary Only Offences: Accepted in March 2011 Indictable Only Offences: Accepted in September 2010[...]
How to Get a Divorce in Alberta: 4 Tips to Save you Time and Money
If you are applying for an Alberta Divorce, you can benefit from these 4 time and money saving tips, even if your situation is contested. CAUTION: the information found in this blog is general in nature, and does not constitute legal advice. Some of the tips found in this article may not benefit you or produce the results you desire. Use your own judgment or seek legal advice if you choose follow them. Alberta Divorce Preparation - Property Before filing for a divorce in Alberta, you need to decide if you wish to include a claim for division of matrimonial property[...]
How to Obtain an Emergency Pardon Application Quickly in Four Easy Steps
What Some Pardon Companies in Canada do not want you to know about emergency pardons and processing times. Would you like to know how to obtain an Emergency Pardon in Canada? Would you like to get your Pardon granted quickly in four easy steps? Perhaps have it granted in 6 weeks or less? Sorry to get your hopes up. You can not get a pardon quickly. In fact, it is a slow, long process. Do not trust pardon companies who promise emergency pardons. Every effort should always be made to get your pardon at the earliest opportunity. But any emergency[...]
