What Are the Limitations of a Record Suspension?
A Record Suspension Does Not Eliminate Discrimination in all Cases. Here is a List of Some Limitations: A Record Suspension (or Pardon) may not be recognized by a foreign country and may not guarantee that you will be granted entry privileges. A suspended record does not erase the fact that you were convicted of an offence. A Record Suspension does not return to you driving privileges or the ability to possess a firearm (if prohibited from having a Driver’s Licence or firearm). Courts and Police Services (excluding RCMP) are governed by provincial and municipal legislation. Though they are not obligated[...]
Important Notice for Pardon Applications in the Backlog
Update on the Pardons Backlog According to the Government of Canada's website As of November 30, 2016, there are no unassigned pardon files remaining in the pardons’ backlog, meaning, all files are at the investigation stage. The Parole Board of Canada remains on target for clearing the backlog of pardon files by March 31, 2017. Learn About the Parole Board NEW Discretionary Power to Deny Record Suspensions
Is the Canadian Government Scrapping Pardons?
Could you imagine if the Canadian Pardon program was cancelled forever? It would be a travesty of justice. You can listen to this episode and download its mp3 from my podcast for free: https://traffic.libsyn.com/canadianlegal/RecordSuspension.mp3 Erase your CRIMINAL RECORD and its Devastating Effect on your Future. Criminal Record? The Parole Board of Canada is proposing to SCRAP Canadian Pardons and Record Suspensions forever! Is this FACT or FICTION? Read on and see what you must do immediately. An audit of our client files revealed the following shocking information... On average, our clients wait 9.3 years AFTER they are eligible to apply for[...]
Criminal Pleadings & Elections
Learn How Criminal Pleadings and Elections can Affect Your Record Suspension Eligibility This information is for you if: you are facing criminal charges in Canada; or you are representing someone who is facing criminal charges (ie. lawyer, paralegal for summary offenses, or duty counsel). you want to understand how pleadings (ie. guilty or not guilty), elections (ie. summary or indictable) and sentences (ie. 1 year probation vs 3 months probation) will impact your ability to travel to the United States and Record Suspension eligibility date. How Criminal Pleadings Affect Criminal Record Suspension Eligibility You can apply to have your record[...]
Criminal Offence Penalty Chart
How to Understand the Criminal Offence Penalty Chart The following criminal offence penalty chart has been published with permission from Ron Jourard, criminal lawyer. Determining whether a particular offence has been prosecuted by summary conviction or indictment requires a review of the actual court documents as the Criminal Code of Canada has been amended several times. Whether an offence is summary, indictable, or hybrid (meaning it can be tried summarily or by indictment), is determined by the law at the time the charge was laid. The Chart below offers a general guideline but may not apply to your particular situation.[...]
Can I Travel with a Criminal Record?
What you Need to Know Before you Travel with a Criminal Record Visiting Canada with a Criminal Record Eliminate Obstacles Caused by Having a Criminal Record Do you want to visit Canada? You may be inadmissible if you have a criminal record. To gain legal entry into Canada, here are your options: #1. Obtain a Record Suspension if your criminal record is in Canada. Click here to learn more about Record Suspensions (Previously called Pardons) OR, for a Free Consultation on Record Suspensions, click the "Free Consultation" button at the bottom of this page. #2. Apply for Criminal[...]
