Hybrid offences are the most common type of charge in Canada. There are three types of charges and each will affect when you can apply for a Record Suspension. The three types of charges are: Summary (minor) Indictable (more serious) Hybrid – Either summary or...
A criminal record check in Canada is intended to help employers, volunteer organizations and others screen applicants and avoid risks. Not everyone with a criminal background is a risk to businesses or organizations; in fact, most don’t pose any risk at all....
To a certain extent, a criminal record is like an unwanted gift that simply keeps on giving no matter how hard you work to move forward in your life. More than 4.2 million Canadians have at least one criminal conviction, which means they must learn to live with the...
If you are looking for an apartment with a criminal record, there are a few things you should know. While a criminal record can hinder your chances of getting the apartment of your dreams, in Canada, there is no law that authorizes the owner of a house/apartment to do...
Three years after Bill C-1 passed in 2012, thousands are still waiting on a decision from the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) as to whether their pardon applications have been granted. With the news of the fee increase from $150 to $631 being implemented with Bill C-1, a...