Guidance for Clearing Your Criminal Record
A record suspension allows individuals who have been convicted of a criminal offence, but have served their time or demonstrated good behaviour, to have their criminal record kept private. A successful record suspension will enable individuals with a past criminal record to secure employment, gain custody of their children, and ultimately regain their freedom.
Criminal records can significantly impact various aspects of a person’s life, including employment, child custody, education, and travel. However, the process can be complicated and overwhelming. Our lawyers can assist you with the complicated process and help to ensure that the application documents are fully accurate and complete.
What is a Record Suspension?
A record suspension allows individuals who have been convicted of a criminal offence, but have served their time or demonstrated good behaviour, to have their criminal record kept private.
A successful record suspension will enable individuals with a past criminal record to secure employment, gain custody of their children, and ultimately regain their freedom.
How can we help?
Criminal records can significantly impact various aspects of a person’s life, including employment, child custody, education, and travel. However, the process can be complicated and overwhelming.
Our lawyers can assist you with the complicated process and help to ensure that the application documents are fully accurate and complete. This will increase your chances of receiving a record suspension.
Eligibility Timeline
To be eligible for a pardon/record suspension, you must complete the term of your sentence, including incarceration, parole and payment of any fines, and then complete the required “conviction-free” period:
- For summary convictions: 3 years conviction-free
- For most indictable convictions: 5 years conviction-free
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does a criminal record affect my life?
Criminal records can significantly impact various aspects of a person’s life, including employment, child custody, education, and travel.
Why should I use a lawyer for my record suspension?
The process can be complicated and overwhelming. Our lawyers can assist you with the complicated process and help to ensure that the application documents are fully accurate and complete. This will increase your chances of receiving a record suspension.
What will a successful record suspension do for me?
A successful record suspension will enable individuals with a past criminal record to secure employment, gain custody of their children, and ultimately regain their freedom.
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