The Permanence of A Criminal Record In Canada

Once convicted of a criminal act you are branded with a criminal record. How long do criminal records last? Well, this depends on your age at the time of the offense. If you were a minor under the age of 18 at the time of conviction then when you turn 18 your record will be sealed. If you were an adult however, then you are dealing with the permanence of a criminal record that will never go away until you attempt to seal it with a Pardon, also known as record suspension.

In Canada, criminal records are stored in Criminal Records Information Management Services, a central database operated by the RCMP . This database includes all convictions for which a pardon has not been granted, all charges regardless of disposition, outstanding warrants and charges, all judicial orders and other information that might be of interest to police investigations.

Living with a criminal record can wreak havoc on ones life. Especially for someone who has turned things around, has walked away from criminal activity and is working hard to make an honest life for themselves. It is unfortunate that someone who obtained a criminal record for something like shoplifting or a DUI back in there twenties, to have the rest of their life affected.

People grow and change and should be offered a second chance to redeem themselves of the misdemeanors from their youth. One should not be branded a criminal for life when they are no longer a criminal and have proven such. Pardons can offer a second chance. A chance to no longer have ghosts from your past affect your present and future.

With a criminal record, you will not be able to apply for just any job or school program. If you are interested in volunteer work or giving back you will likely not be accepted. If you have ever though about adoption, this will not be an option. Travel to the US or many other favorite destinations will not be possible. All because you have a criminal record and have therefore been branded a criminal.

If you are eligible for a Pardon then take that step today and claim your life back. Start fresh and leave the past in the past and allow others to do the same. Express Pardons can help you apply for your Pardon and not only that, they guarantee the success of your application or your money back. What have you got to lose except more precious time. And with the new conservative crime bill in the works, now may be the only chance you have.

Call Express Pardons at 1-866-416-6772 or visit www.expresspardons.com today to begin your Pardon application process or for more information. Let the professionals get the job done for you.