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Now you can't just apply and get a pardon right away. One you have to have documentation showing that you served your time, and have been a law abiding person since then. Two there is a waiting period before you can apply for a pardon, usually anywhere from 3-5 years from the date you completed the conditions of your sentencing. This includes paying off any restitution, fines, or other penalties, as well as you probation or parole requirements. If you committed a crime but were not convicted, it will still show up in your criminal records, but are not eligible for a pardon. You will need to apply to have your record purged instead.

Even if you don't think you are qualified, you should still try to get a pardon. It takes awhile to collect all the documentation. Since you may have to wait a period of time anyway, you should act as quickly as possible, so that everything is ready when you are eligible, instead of having to wait even longer.

There are many different advantages of getting a Canadian Pardon. With the high unemployment rates across Canada and the US, a pardon can help you get that job you always wanted. If you are looking for an apartment, whether to rent or to own, having a clean record is beneficial. When you want to travel, outside the country, you won't have as many problems getting a passport or Visa, and you can go where you want too, when you want too. ]]> http://articleflair.com/legal/personal-injury/will-a-canadian-pardon-clear-your-criminal-record.html http://articleflair.com/legal/personal-injury/will-a-canadian-pardon-clear-your-criminal-record.html Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:18:16 -0500
Now you can't just apply and get a pardon right away. One you have to have documentation showing that you served your time, and have been a law abiding person since then. Two there is a waiting period before you can apply for a pardon, usually anywhere from 3-5 years from the date you completed the conditions of your sentencing. This includes paying off any restitution, fines, or other penalties, as well as you probation or parole requirements. If you committed a crime but were not convicted, it will still show up in your criminal records, but are not eligible for a pardon. You will need to apply to have your record purged instead.

Even if you don't think you are qualified, you should still try to get a pardon. It takes awhile to collect all the documentation. Since you may have to wait a period of time anyway, you should act as quickly as possible, so that everything is ready when you are eligible, instead of having to wait even longer.

There are many different advantages of getting a Canadian Pardon. With the high unemployment rates across Canada and the US, a pardon can help you get that job you always wanted. If you are looking for an apartment, whether to rent or to own, having a clean record is beneficial. When you want to travel, outside the country, you won't have as many problems getting a passport or Visa, and you can go where you want too, when you want too. ]]>