Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Legal Pardon for travelling to canada on vacation

To whom it may concern,

My friend who is a California resident (male, 27) was charged and found guilty of the misdemeanor of fraud, the misdemeanor of cashing a fictitious cheque, and has previous convictions of drunk in public and disturbing the peace. He served no jail time, but completed his sentence of house arrest. My question to you is what does he have to do to receive a 'minister's pardon' or the equivalent thereof which would allow him to travel to Canada for a two week vacation. He has been refused while driving through the Canadian border, in the past due to his criminal record. Is there anyway that he can be permited to vacation in Canada, or have his previous convictions pardoned. If so, does this have to be done in California or is it a Canadian law issue?


Asked on 6/14/99, 5:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Eric Chase The Chase Law Group

Legal pardon for travel

It sounds like what your friend needs to do is have his record expunged. This is something that we have done literally hundereds of times with great success. Please call our office at (800) 382-3100 for a free consultation. I'm confident that we can help, and I'm looking forward to speaking with you and your friend.

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Answered on 6/29/99, 1:11 pm


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