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		<title>Pardons in Canada: Do You Need a Pardon for a Crime Committed as a Minor?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2020 18:29:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>When you commit a crime in Canada you are charged with an offence. For more severe crimes you will face an indictable offence, and for less serious crimes you will &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/do-you-need-pardon-as-a-minor/">Pardons in Canada: Do You Need a Pardon for a Crime Committed as a Minor?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com">Federal Pardons and Waivers</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When you commit a crime in Canada you are charged with an offence. For more severe crimes you will face an </span><a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/what-is-an-indictment-offence/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">indictable offence</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and for less serious crimes you will face a </span><a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/summary-offence/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">summary offence</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Both have specific consequences attached to them that vary with each crime.</span><span id="more-4316"></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">So, what happens if you commit one of these offences under the age of 18? A young offender is someone between the ages of 12 and 17 who has committed an offence. In law, young offenders are tried differently than adults over the age of 18. In cases with young offenders, they are typically sent to rehabilitation centres and cannot be sent to prison.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">What is Youth Record?</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When young offenders have charges laid against them, it remains on their record, including any findings of guilt, sentences received and any other information regarding completed sentences. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The time frame a youth record remains on file is entirely dependent on the outcome of the case. Young offenders are given special rights such as having their cases heard in youth courts, having their identity excluded from any media coverage of the case, and receiving less severe penalties. </span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">How Long Does a Youth Record Last?</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When a young offender has a minor conviction on their record it remains there for 3 years. If a young offender has a more serious conviction on their record, it remains there for up to 5 years. These time frames begin when the last sentencing was given to the young offender. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For very serious crimes such as violent crimes or sexual assault, the conviction can remain for 10 or more years on a young offender’s record. Also, these very serious offences will remain on the young offender’s record after they turn 18 and will remain there until the end of a set amount of time. However, this isn’t always the case.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There is a length of time a youth record is open which is called the “access period.” During this access period, there are some who can see what is in a young offender’s record, including police, courts, and others. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Different types of sentences have different lengths of access periods. </span></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Found guilty with an absolute discharge &#8211; 1 year after found guilty</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Found guilty with a conditional discharge &#8211; 3 years after found guilty</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Found guilty of a summary conviction offence and get a sentence other than an absolute or conditional discharge &#8211; 3 years after the sentence is completed</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Found guilty of an indictable conviction offence and get a sentence other than an absolute or conditional discharge &#8211; 5 years after the sentence is completed</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If other crimes have been committed after a young offender receives a record, their earlier records stay open longer. If during the access period the young offender turns 18 and another crime is committed, it becomes part of their adult record. This will become a permanent record that can only be removed with a pardon.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">When a Pardon is Required </span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When a young offender turns the age of 18, their record should be removed following the end of the access period. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, if youth records have not been pardoned and later adult convictions follow, both your adult and youth records will be locked in until a pardon is received for both youth and adult records. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If the young offender only acquired convictions before the age of 18 and no later adult convictions were added, the record of the offence will then be sealed following the end of the access period. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If someone under the age of 18 commits a crime, they are treated somewhat differently then adult offenders, with their records being concealed after they turn 18 and their access period has ended. However, they will still have consequences and further convictions will require a pardon to be removed. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you already have a criminal record and it is affecting your day to day life; a pardon is the best solution. Contact </span><b>Pardon Canada at 1 (800) 543-2137</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for professional assistance and expert advice.</span></p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/do-you-need-pardon-as-a-minor/">Pardons in Canada: Do You Need a Pardon for a Crime Committed as a Minor?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com">Federal Pardons and Waivers</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:33:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Criminal record checks are sometimes necessary when you are looking for a job or attempting to rent a property. Criminal record checks are used to see if an individual has &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/who-can-ask-you-for-a-criminal-record-check/">Who Can Ask You for a Criminal Record Check?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com">Federal Pardons and Waivers</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/have-criminal-record/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Criminal record</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> checks are sometimes necessary when you are looking for a job or attempting to rent a property. </span><a href="https://www.torontopolice.on.ca/background-checks/criminal-record-check.php"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Criminal record checks</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> are used to see if an individual has any prior convictions and are used by an employer or landlord as a way to determine whether the individual is trustworthy or not. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You may be asked to supply a criminal record if you are attempting to rent an expensive property or if you are applying for a job in which you will be working with money, children or the government. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, not everyone knows who can ask for a </span><a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/current-employer-requires-criminal-record-check/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">criminal record check</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. That is why in this article we have collected a list of all of the people and establishments that can ask for a criminal record check.</span></p>
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<h2>Professional Settings</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Criminal record checks in professional environments are usually done to screen a potential employee before they are hired or to screen a potential tenant before a landlord considers renting to them. In these situations, if a conviction is found on your criminal record you will most likely be denied the job or the property.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In both of these settings, by law, the landlord or employer must first ask for consent before going ahead and checking their criminal record. Going against this is going against the law and disrespects the rights of the potential employee or tenant, which can lead to legal action. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Basically, anyone can run a background check on another person in a professional setting if they go through the proper channels and obtain consent.</span></p>
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<h2>Personal Setting</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While criminal record checks are mostly used by employers screening potential employees, not all criminal record checks are done in a professional setting. In some instances, individuals can run criminal record checks on other individuals in a personal setting, however, the way it works is a little different. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here are a few scenarios where criminal record checks can be performed in a personal setting:  </span></p>
<p><b>Check Your Own Criminal Record:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Let’s say you have a big job interview coming up, one that you know will require a criminal record check. Just to be safe, you can do a criminal record check on yourself so you can be sure your record looks clean. </span></p>
<p><b>Babysitting:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> When looking for a babysitter, you want to be sure the individual is trustworthy. You can perform a criminal record check on the potential babysitter before determining if they are fit to watch your children. </span></p>
<p><b>Relationships:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> If you are about to meet up with someone from a dating site, or starting to date someone seriously, you can do a criminal record check on them and avoid any potential danger.</span></p>
<p><b>Peace of Mind:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> If you have any suspensions about anyone around you that you fear could cause you harm, say, neighbours, you can run a criminal record check on them and have some peace of mind.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Personal background checks aren’t as well known and the rules surrounding them aren’t kept as strictly as the rules surrounding professional criminal record checks. For criminal record checks in a professional setting, you need the consent of the individual before proceeding. For a criminal record check in a personal setting, the need for consent isn’t as necessary.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Because criminal history information is public record, you can sometimes simply Google a person’s name and find all the information necessary to determine if the individual has had any prior convictions.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In summation, if you do want to perform a criminal record check in a personal setting, you can usually do so without consent as long as there is absolutely no employer-employee relationship involved. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Knowing who can ask you for a criminal record and when they need consent is necessary if you are requested a criminal record check. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you already have a criminal record and it is affecting your day to day life; a pardon is the best solution. <strong>Contact Pardon Canada at 1 (800) 543-2137</strong> for professional assistance and expert advice.</span></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/who-can-ask-you-for-a-criminal-record-check/">Who Can Ask You for a Criminal Record Check?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com">Federal Pardons and Waivers</a>.</p>
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		<title>Everything You Need to Know About Dropped and Dismissed Charges</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:23:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A conviction on your criminal record means that you have gone through the complete judicial process, meaning you were arrested, charged, went to trial and found guilty.  However, not every &#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A conviction on your criminal record means that you have gone through the complete judicial process, meaning you were arrested, charged, went to trial and found guilty. </span><span id="more-4281"></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, not every arrest leads to a conviction. In some cases, criminal charges can go all the way through to the trial, however, during the trial, their charges are dropped and they are <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acquittal">acquitted</a>. In other cases, the case doesn’t make it to the trial at all and charges are dropped. But what exactly do dropped charges and dismissed cases mean and how do they affect your criminal record?    </span></p>
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<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dropped Charges</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A charge can be dropped at any time before the trial by either a prosecutor or an arresting officer. At this point, the case doesn’t move forward into a trial, this would be considered having a charge dropped, which can happen for a few different reasons: </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Lack of Evidence</strong>: Charges can be dropped if the prosecutor decides that there isn’t sufficient evidence to follow through with filing the charge. Or, new evidence emerges which goes against the case against the defendant.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Improper Procedure</strong>: Throughout the entire arresting process, including booking, interrogating, and hearings, police and prosecutors must obey the criminal procedures. If at any time during these processes the defendant’s rights aren’t respected, the case could be dropped or the potential sentence can be reduced. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Insufficient Resources</strong>: At times prosecutors have many, many cases to deal with and as a result, they may have to allocate time and resources to more pressing cases. In these situations, they will drop charges for more minor cases.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Cooperation</strong>: If the defendant is working with the authorities to help solve other crimes, their sentence could be reduced or their charge could be dropped entirely.</span></p>
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<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dismissed Charges</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dismissed charges are similar to dropped charges in that the case does not proceed to a trial. The difference between the two is that prosecutors and arresting officers have the power to drop charges at any time before trial while judges have the power to dismiss them during.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cases are dismissed when the judge has decided not to allow the case to proceed. Many of the reasons that cases are dropped are similar to the reasons cases are dismissed, such as:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Lack of Probable Cause:</strong> In cases involving traffic laws, if the officer stopped you without having probable cause and you happened to be violating a traffic law, your charge could be dismissed as the officer had no reason to suspect you. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Searching Without a Warrant</strong>: When conducting a search on a vehicle or home, police must have a valid search warrant. If a defendant’s vehicle or home was searched by an officer without a warrant, any evidence that was found is invalid and they have no case against you.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Lack of Evidence:</strong> If the police do not have sufficient evidence or have lost evidence that was crucial to the case the charge could be dismissed. </span></p>
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<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dropped &amp; Dismissed Charge in Regard to Your Criminal Record</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With both dropped and dismissed charges, even though there is no conviction, all of the other documentation surrounding the case will still exist on your record, such as evidence of arrest, fingerprints and charges filed. When you perform a criminal record check for renting an apartment or looking for a job, the documentation from the dropped or dismissed charges will still arise which can cause the employer or landlord to not hire you or rent to you. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you have a dropped or dismissed charge that is stopping you from renting property or being hired, you will need to obtain a pardon. <a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/difference-between-pardon-and-record-suspension/">Pardons</a> will remove all traces of past convictions so you can move on with your life.  </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you have had a drop or dismissed case in the past and it is affecting your day to day life; a pardon is the best solution. To find out if you are <a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/pardon-eligibility/">eligible for a pardon</a> <strong>Contact Pardon Canada at 1 (800) 543-2137, </strong>we will provide professional assistance and expert advice.</span></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-dropped-and-dismissed-charges/">Everything You Need to Know About Dropped and Dismissed Charges</a> appeared first on <a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com">Federal Pardons and Waivers</a>.</p>
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		<title>Shoplifting and Pardons &#8211; Does Shoplifting Stay on Your Record?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:09:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes, people partake in activities they aren’t very proud of. Shoplifting is one of those activities. While it may seem that pocketing a pack of gum is harmless at the &#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sometimes, people partake in activities they aren’t very proud of. <a href="http://law-faqs.org/national-faqs/criminal-code/criminal-code-shoplifting/">Shoplifting</a> is one of those activities. While it may seem that pocketing a pack of gum is harmless at the time, getting caught can lead to problems that will follow you for the rest of your life.</span><span id="more-4277"></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Like with any crime, the offence’s degree of severity is taken into consideration. If you say, impulsively steal a pack of gum, you will be tried differently than someone who has premeditatedly gone into a store and stole a large number of pricey items. However, theft is still theft and it will more than likely lead to a conviction that will stay on your record and could prevent you from obtaining potential jobs or renting a property. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Throughout this article, we will go through both the long and short term consequences of shoplifting. </span></p>
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<h2>Short Term Consequences</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shoplifting is considered a form of theft and is therefore seen as a crime. The consequences of your shoplifting are down to the establishment you had stolen from, they will decide if they want to press charges or not. If you are charged, you will be arrested, your fingerprints will be taken and it will permanently go on to your criminal record. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Even if you are caught stealing the smallest of objects, like a pack of gum, it is considered a <a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/summary-offence/">summary conviction</a> and you can be charged with theft under $5000 and you could face a fine, imprisonment, or both. </span></p>
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<h2>Long Term Consequences</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After you have been convicted of shoplifting the charge, the conviction, fingerprints, and any other documentation surrounding the case will remain on your criminal record permanently. That means all of the information regarding the shoplifting is viewable to anyone who requests a criminal record check. Even if you weren’t convicted of shoplifting, all of the documentation will still remain on your criminal record.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The only scenario that would result in the shoplifting not remaining on your record permanently is if you were a minor at the time of the charge. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Having any documentation on your criminal record regarding a shoplifting charge, convicted or not, will result in you possibly being denied jobs or property rental that requires a criminal record check. Having a messy criminal record can even prevent you from travelling to the US. </span></p>
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<h2>How to Have Convictions Removed</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Having a criminal record can really affect your day to day life and prevent you from doing many things you would otherwise be able to do. Should one impulsive decision you made in the past follow you for the rest of your life? Luckily, it doesn’t have to. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you have a conviction on your criminal record, it has been 5 years since the offence and you have completed your sentence in full, including any fines, prison time, or any other court-mandated obligations, you could be <a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/pardon-eligibility/">eligible for a pardon</a>. A pardon will remove a conviction from your criminal record so you can move on from your past mistakes. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you have a criminal record and it is affecting your day to day life; a pardon is the best solution. <strong>Contact Pardon Canada at 1 (800) 543-2137</strong> for professional assistance and expert advice.</span></p>
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		<title>The Difference Between a Record Suspension and a File Destruction</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2020 21:07:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>If you are looking to conceal your records so you can live without your criminal record stopping you from finding employment, finding a job, or if you just want peace &#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you are looking to conceal your records so you can live without your criminal record stopping you from finding employment, finding a job, or if you just want peace of mind, there are a few routes that you can take.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Mainly, there is file destruction and record suspension. Some may confuse the two as being the same, but they are rather different. File destruction is for those who weren’t convicted and ensures that any police records such as photos, court records or any other information that was involved in a police investigation are permanently destroyed. A record suspension is for those who were convicted and is used to remove the record of a specific crime from someone’s criminal record checks. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are more differentiating details that separate the two that should be understood, especially to someone with a criminal record, convicted or not.</span></p>
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<h2>Record Suspension<span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A record suspension will remove someone’s criminal record from the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) database, so when they try to gain meaningful employment, get an apartment, or travel, the conviction will not show up on their record. This enables people who have been convicted of crimes to live their lives without being constrained by their criminal record.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To be eligible for a record suspension you have to have finished your sentence entirely, which includes serving your time in jail, paying your fines, or any other court-mandated obligations you had to fulfill. There is also a waiting period attached to record suspensions. You can only apply for a pardon 5 years after your sentence is complete if you were convicted of a summary offence and 10 years if you were convicted of an indictable offence. </span></p>
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<h2>File Destruction</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In cases when someone is granted conditional or absolute discharge, or they weren’t found guilty, they cannot apply for a pardon. This is because you must have been convicted to apply for a pardon, so instead, you must request file destruction. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">File destruction refers to the destruction of the records that the police retain after an investigation. Things like fingerprints and photographs are taken and collected and these records will remain on file regardless of the outcome in court. Even if you weren’t found guilty, you will still have a criminal record and to remove it you will need to request file destruction. File destruction will remove all of the files that would show up on criminal record checks such as fingerprints and photographs.   </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are some factors that come into play when determining someone’s eligibility for file destruction such as how the case ended, how they interacted with the police, if the charge was serious or violent, among others. File destruction can take anywhere from six to sixteen months to complete.</span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While both file destruction and record suspension will conceal information so those who have been arrested can live a better life, they have a fundamental difference. If you have not been convicted, you need to apply for file destruction to have your information removed from the CPIC database. If you were convicted you need to apply for a record suspension. However, all of the information will remain on the CPIC database but will be concealed from criminal record checks. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Getting a pardon will remove a conviction from your criminal record and allow you to live your life without restrictions.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you already have a criminal record and it is affecting your day to day life; a pardon is the best solution. Contact Pardon Canada at 1 (800) 543-2137 for professional assistance and expert advice.</span></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When someone is charged with a criminal offence in Canada, they are either charged with a </span><a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/summary-offence/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">summary offence</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/what-is-an-indictment-offence/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">indictable offence</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> or hybrid offence. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">They are separated by the severity of the crime committed, and the consequences for either vary based on the offence. Summary offences are for less serious crimes, while indictment offences are for more serious crimes. Hybrid offences are the offences that can fall under both summary or indictment. Throughout this article, we are going to give examples of what is considered a hybrid offence.</span></p>
<h2>Types of Offences<span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To better understand what hybrid offences are, you first have to understand the two offences that overlap to create them. </span></p>
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<h2>Summary Offences</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Summary offences are a less serious type of offence. Some examples of them would be theft under $5,000, possession of narcotics and disturbing the peace. When charged with a summary offence, you do not have a preliminary hearing, and your trial is held in the Ontario Court of Justice with a judge and no jury. </span></p>
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<h2>Indictable Offences</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Indictable offences are more serious types of offences. Examples of indictable offences are murder, acts of terrorism and break and enter. If you have been charged with an indictable offence, depending on the charge, you will have the right to select a trial by judge and a jury and which court your trial will be held in. When on trial for an indictable offence you will be required to have a lawyer represent you.   </span></p>
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<h2>Examples of Hybrid Offences</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hybrid offences fall between a summary and an indictable offence. In hybrid offence cases, the prosecutor chooses whether to treat the offence as a summary or indictable offence based on the severity of the accused’s crime. For more serious crimes they will be charged with an indictable offence &#8211; if it is a less serious crime they are charged with a summary offence. Some examples of hybrid offences are: </span></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, vessel or aircraft</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sexual assault</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sexual interference </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Simple assault</span></li>
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<h2>Entering Canada with a Hybrid Offence</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Most of the time, if you have committed an offence that is equivalent to a summary offence in Canada in another country you can enter Canada without too much trouble. With an offence equivalent to an indictable offence, you will be denied access until you have attained a Canadian Temporary Resident Permit or have gone through Canada’s Criminal Rehabilitation process. With an offence equivalent to a hybrid offence, it would still be considered an indictable offence and you would have to go through the same process to enter the country as you would an indictable offence. This is because a hybrid offence could still be considered indictable, even if it wasn’t as serious as an indictable offence.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hybrid offences can be a little complex when you consider the fact that they could be considered either an indictable or summary offence. Being aware of what exactly constitutes a hybrid offence and its intricacies are necessary if you ever happen to be charged with a hybrid offence.  </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Getting a pardon will remove a hybrid offence from your criminal record and allow you to live your life without restrictions.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you already have a hybrid offence and it is affecting your day to day life; a pardon is the best solution. Contact Pardon Canada at </span><b>1 (800) 543-2137</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for professional assistance and expert advice.</span></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In life, we don`t always make the best choices. Sometimes we stumble and make mistakes. As with everything, consequences sometimes accompany our bad mistakes. <span id="more-4206"></span> If you break the law, you can be charged for your mistakes and feel the consequences long after your sentence is over or your fines are paid. For these situations, you could attempt to obtain a pardon.</p>
<p>While driving impaired is quite a serious matter, should it really follow you for the rest of your life? Driving under the influence (DUI) convictions can put a lot of strain on your life and make things like finding work or renting an apartment more difficult. You will naturally want to put the whole ordeal behind you and move on with your life.</p>
<p>If this sounds like your situation and you want to leave your DUI in the past, a DUI pardon is the best solution. Obtaining a pardon for a DUI can be a rather difficult process, but a record-free life is worth the effort. If you’re interested in obtaining a DUI pardon here is everything you need to know!</p>
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<h2>How Long Does it Take to Get a DUI Pardon?</h2>
<p>Because DUIs are considered a summary offence (less serious offences) in Canada, you have to wait 5 years after you have paid your fines connected to the DUI to apply for a pardon. This is why you should pay your fines as quickly as you can so the timeline for obtaining a pardon is shortened. You should also start gathering the necessary files earlier than the end of the 5 year make due to the preparation of all of the paperwork taking between 12 to 20 months.</p>
<p>After you have submitted your properly filled paperwork there is no concrete amount of time for when you will receive your pardon. The timeline for getting a DUI pardon is different in each case, it can take an average of 12-24 months, while some can be done within 6 months or less.</p>
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<h2>Getting a DUI Pardon</h2>
<p>Like most charges, obtaining a pardon and removing a charge from your criminal record will require the help of a pardons and waivers service. Before you get in touch with a pardons and waivers service, there are 3 conditions you have to meet.</p>
<p>The first condition is to have completed your sentence. This includes paying your fines/surcharges and completion of your probation or parole.</p>
<p>The second condition is waiting for 5 years after you’ve paid your fines and completed your sentence, as mentioned previously.</p>
<p>The third condition is that you had been on good behaviour and had not received any new convictions or offences.</p>
<p>If you have met all of these conditions, there is a good chance you will be granted a pardon and have the DUI removed from your record.</p>
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<h2>Why Get a DUI Pardon?</h2>
<p>If you have a DUI but are not sure if you should really go through with the process, it’s important to take into consideration everything that can be made difficult if you have a criminal record. With a record, you will find it hard to get a good job, rent a home or apartment, foster and adopt a child and much more!</p>
<p>Even if you have yet to run into any obstacles because of your criminal record, there is a good chance you will in the future. It is best to get your record exonerated as soon as possible so you aren’t stopped from taking advantage of great opportunities.</p>
<p>Getting a pardon will remove the DUI from your criminal record and allow you to live your life without restrictions.</p>
<p><strong>If you already have a DUI charge and it is affecting your day to day life; a DUI pardon is the best solution. Contact Pardon Canada at 1 (800) 543-2137 for professional assistance and expert advice.</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2019 17:01:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In today’s world, job searching is very difficult, especially if you have a past offence sitting on your police record. Regardless of whether you’ve been convicted of a minor offence &#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In today’s world, job searching is very difficult, especially if you have a past offence sitting on your police record. Regardless of whether you’ve been convicted of a minor offence or have a major conviction, many Canadian employers will be reluctant to give you an opportunity if you have a criminal record. <span id="more-3916"></span> Unfortunately, you can’t control whether an employer will hire you, but you can take matters into your own hands and increase your chances of landing a job you want. Here are some things you can do to improve your chances to land a job if you have a criminal record: </span></p>
<h3>Before you apply&#8230;</h3>
<p>Certain convictions will make you ineligible for certain positions, which is why you need to consider both the nature of your conviction and the nature of the job before you submit an application. The best thing to do is to eliminate positions for which your record might disqualify you (jobs in financial institutions, government jobs, or jobs that require working with children). Also, consider how the position relates to the nature of your conviction. For example, if you have been convicted of assault, then it will be difficult for you to find a job working with people (such as sales). If this is the case, you may also want to seek opportunities that don’t require human interaction (maintenance, stock management and so on). <em><strong>Obtaining a pardon might be the best way to land a job, because it gives you the opportunity to seal your past convictions, making them invisible to potential employers.</strong></em></p>
<h3>Make connections</h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img decoding="async" class="size-thumbnail wp-image-3918 alignleft" src="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/shutterstock_1289842165-150x150.jpg" alt="how to find employment with a criminal record" width="150" height="150" />There’s always somebody who knows somebody. If you make meaningful connections or talk to friends and family, you might come across a great opportunity. People who know you can serve as your advocate by putting in their own recommendation to potential employers. Also, try to expand your network by creating a professional profile on job-seeking networks such as LinkedIn and try to find people from the industry of your interest. <strong>Talk to them and share your thoughts in groups and chats. You can also attend various industry meetings to expand your connections.</strong></span></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Start small</span></h3>
<p>When a potential employer sees your record, they may be reluctant to hire you for a position that bears a lot of responsibility. You need to be aware of your limitations and start small. If you need to, start with a lower-paying job and take it from there. Don’t let this discourage you even if you’re overqualified for the initial position. Chances are, <strong>you’ll soon be able to prove your worth and work your way up.</strong></p>
<h3>Be honest, but careful</h3>
<p>Honesty is always the best policy, and if you have a conviction on your record, it is better to disclose it with your potential employer right away. However, before you go and tell your potential employer everything about your conviction, make sure you read the fine print. For example, <strong>if a job application asks you if you had ever been convicted of a felony, then you do not have to disclose minor charges such as misdemeanour.</strong> Furthermore, if an application only asks about specific convictions that do not apply to you, then you don’t have to disclose other convictions that are not related.</p>
<h3>Consider alternative options</h3>
<p><img decoding="async" class="size-thumbnail wp-image-3919 alignleft" src="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/shutterstock_268450493-150x150.jpg" alt="finding a job with a criminal record" width="150" height="150" />If you’re business-savvy with marketable skills, you can put in some extra work and make your own opportunities. In today’s competitive market, many people are turning to self-employment as a way to establish their careers. Consider your skills and the types of jobs you can do based on those skills. However, be careful with the type of business you want to start because you may come across some licensing difficulties. For example, if you want to become a massage therapist, but your conviction involved any kind of personal or sexual assault, it will be difficult for you to obtain your license.</p>
<h3><strong>Get your record sealed or expunged</strong></h3>
<p>Getting a pardon can greatly help you in finding employment if you have an offense sitting on your record. A Canadian pardon essentially makes your conviction invisible during criminal background checks, and once you obtain it, you can legally answer “no” to any conviction questions in your application.</p>
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<p>Start your application today! Call 1 (800) 543-2137 or visit <a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/">https://pardonsandwaivers.com/</a> to find out more.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A past offence should not prevent you from getting your life back on track, but many people come across various obstacles if they have a criminal record. Such difficulties include <strong>getting a mortgage or a loan and getting home insurance.</strong><br />
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<p><a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/shutterstock_618458198-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-3907 size-thumbnail" src="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/shutterstock_618458198-1-150x150.jpg" alt="how to get a loan with a criminal record" width="150" height="150" /></a>Very few people can afford to buy a house outright, which is why they have to turn to a financial institution for a loan, and it is not uncommon to come across criminal record questions in mortgage applications. Therefore, your mortgage application could be denied if you have ever been convicted, especially if your record includes financial infractions, such as fraud or theft. Even if your spouse is the bearer of the mortgage, the application could still be denied. The reason why banks often do not approve mortgages to applicants with a criminal record is that they don’t want to take unnecessary risks (preservation of the property or repayment of the loan).</p>
<p>Apart from getting a loan, people who have a criminal record often find it hard to apply for home insurance. Just like lenders, many insurance companies require a criminal background check before issuing a home insurance policy. If you have a criminal record, an insurer can either refuse to issue you a policy, charge you more for a plan, or give you less coverage.</p>
<h2>How to get a loan with a criminal record</h2>
<p>Overcoming the above-mentioned obstacles is difficult, but not impossible, and there are certain ways to solve this complicated situation. Banks will look at several factors in determining whether you are eligible for a loan, and there are several ways you can improve your chances of getting a mortgage:</p>
<p><strong>Have regular income</strong></p>
<p>When issuing a mortgage, banks will ask you for proof of employment to verify your income. Make sure you are steadily employed and have a steady income before you apply.</p>
<p><strong>Improve your credit score</strong></p>
<p>Build your credit score to show that you are responsible and that you make your payments in due time.</p>
<p><strong>Obtain a pardon</strong></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-3908 size-thumbnail" src="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/shutterstock_714371032-150x150.jpg" alt="pardons canada" width="150" height="150" />Getting a pardon in Canada is the easiest way to obtain a mortgage. A pardon will basically seal your criminal record so that it becomes invisible during criminal record checks. Of course, certain conditions must be met before you apply, but once you have a <a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/pardons-canada/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Canadian pardon</a>, you do not have to disclose your past offence with anyone, and it will be much easier for you to obtain a mortgage. To erase your criminal record and apply for a mortgage, simply call 1 (800) 543-2137.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When entering the United States, either by car or plane, one of the first things you will need to deal with is the </span><a href="https://www.cbp.gov/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Customs &amp; Border Protection of the United States </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">(CBP). The job of the CBP is to keep out illegal materials, as well as people that could pose a threat.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Officers monitoring the border will ask for your passport and ask a few routine questions before letting you through. However, sometimes officers will do random criminal record checks to see if you have any prior convictions. If you do have a criminal record, you could be stopped from entering if you have serious charges, but if your charges are less severe it will be more likely that you will be let through.<br />
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<h2>Crossing the Border with a DUI</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Travelling-to-the-USA-with-a-DUI-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-3481 alignleft" src="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Travelling-to-the-USA-with-a-DUI-2.jpg" alt="dui pardon" width="359" height="239" /></a>When you do have a criminal record and try to cross into the US, there is always a chance you will be denied access. Each charge will be looked at differently when the CPB is determining if you’re fit to enter the country. So, what if you’re looking to enter the US with driving under the influence, (DUI) or </span><a href="https://www.ontario.ca/document/crown-prosecution-manual/d-18-impaired-driving"><span style="font-weight: 400;">impaired driving</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> charge? </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">A DUI charge is given after one operates a vehicle with 80mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood in their bloodstream. In some cases, if you have less than 80mg and were driving dangerously, you could still be charged. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you attempt to enter the US with an impaired driving charge, with no other serious criminal charges to your name, you will more than likely be allowed through. This is because a DUI is not seen as serious as other charges by the CPB.  </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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<h2>Crossing the Border with Multiple DUI</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Though having a single impaired driving charge is seen as minor and wouldn’t cause too much trouble while crossing the border, however, having multiple DUIs is a different story and you may not be able to enter into the US.</span> <b><br />
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</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you do have more than one DUI charges or cannot enter the US of other reasons regarding your criminal record, there is a solution. </span><b><br />
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<h2>US Entry Waivers</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For those with multiple impaired driving charges or other charges that prohibit them from entering the States, there is always the option of a </span><a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/u-s-entry-waiver/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">US entry waiver</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">A US entry waiver is a document issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that allows Canadians with prior convictions to be permitted to enter the country. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you have already been denied access to the US, you must obtain an entry waiver or risk being detained by US authorities. </span><b><br />
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<h2>Entry Waiver vs. DUI Pardon</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is important to understand the difference between an entry waiver and pardon when trying to enter the US. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you have previously been granted a pardon and attempt to enter the US, you will still not be guaranteed entry. This is because pardons prevent convictions from appearing on an individual’s record, but the conviction will still appear on the CBP’s database. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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<h2>Applying for an Entry Waiver</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The easiest solution to crossing the border is to get an entry waiver. However, the process for applying is anything but simple and requires a range of steps.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">First, you must file an application form. An Application for Waiver on Grounds of Inadmissibility is an application made by those unable to legally enter the US. The application is filed with the CBP prior to the individual’s intended US travel date. The application is then reviewed by the DHS to determine if you are a threat to the country.   </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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On top of the application form, you will also need:</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">&#8211; Proof of your Canadian citizenship</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">&#8211; Police records </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">&#8211; Your fingerprints </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">&#8211; A document explaining why you’re entering the US </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">&#8211; Character reference   </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">&#8211; Documents proving your rehabilitation</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Once the document is issued you may use it to cross the border. The document tells officials that although you have a conviction on your record, you have been screened by the DHS and have been allowed access to the US. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Entry waivers will expire, some after only one year, while others will expire after four years. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The process can be quite onerous and take some time, especially if you miss a component of the application. This is why many seek assistance when applying for a US entry waiver.  </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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<h2>Pardons and Waivers Canada</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re looking for professional help to guide you through the US entry waiver, </span><a href="https://pardonsandwaivers.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pardons and Waivers Canada</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> has years of experience securing US entry waivers and DUI Pardons. We have helped many Canadians with criminal records travel to the US without any trouble.  </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Contact </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pardons and Waivers Canada </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">today at </span><b>1-800-543-2137</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, to talk with one of our representatives about applying for a pardon or entry waivers. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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