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Obtaining a cannabis record suspension for simple possession in Canada can be a great way to start fresh and move forward with your life. However, the legal fees associated with the process can be quite expensive. Fortunately, there are a few ways to help reduce the financial burden.

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Cannabis Record Suspension

Cannabis record suspensions, formally known as pardons, are now available for Canadians who have been convicted of simple possession of cannabis. The process of obtaining a record suspension can be long and costly, but there are ways to save on legal fees.


If you’ve been convicted of simple possession of cannabis, then you may be eligible for a record suspension in Canada. A record suspension essentially removes your criminal record from the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) database, which means that employers, landlords, and other organizations that check criminal records won’t be able to see it.


The process of applying for a cannabis record suspension can be complex and time-consuming, and the legal fees can be considerable. However, there are some ways to save on legal fees when applying for a record suspension for simple possession of cannabis.


One way to save on legal fees is to use Cordaie Paralegal Services. We offer an online application form for record suspensions, and provide free consultations to help you understand the process. We also provide discounts for volume applications, which can help you save money if you’re applying for multiple people.


Another way to save on legal fees is to use a paralegal who specializes in record suspensions. Cordaie Paralegal Services focuses on record suspensions and will be able to navigate the legal process more efficiently and help you save on legal fees.


Finally, you can also save on legal fees by doing some of the work yourself. This includes completing the forms, gathering all the necessary documents, and submitting them to the Parole Board of Canada. This can be a time-consuming process, but it can help you save on legal fees.


In conclusion, if you’ve been convicted of simple possession of cannabis, then you may be eligible for a record suspension. The process of applying for a cannabis record suspension can be complex and costly, but there are ways to save on legal fees. By using Cordaie Paralegal Services, and doing some of the work yourself, you can save money when applying for a record suspension for simple possession of cannabis.

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Rate Schedule: Cannabis Record Suspension

WE HAVE OPTIONS TO MEET ANY BUDGET

  • Hourly Rate: $150

    • Increases legal access
    • You choose which aspects of your parole hearing you need us
    • Lowers the cost if you want to do some or most of the work yourself
    • Hourly services include legal coaching of self-represented clients, representation at the parole hearing

  • One-Hour Consultation: $150

    • Examine all applicable documentation and reports
    • Review the details of your upcoming parole hearing
    • Discuss how to increase your likelihood of being granted parole
    • Address any urgent concerns
    • Answer your questions
    • Summarize your legal rights and obligations regarding the parole hearing​

  • Two-Hour Consultation: $275

    • Examine all applicable documentation and reports
    • Review the details of your upcoming parole hearing
    • Discuss how to increase your likelihood of being granted parole
    • Address any urgent concerns
    • Answer your questions
    • Summarize your legal rights and obligations regarding the parole hearing​

  • Pardon Application (Standard): $695

    We Will:

    • Explain the process and conduct the information-finding interview 
    • Arrange for you to be electronic fingerprinting
    • Submit the entire application on your behalf to the Parole Board of Canada
    • Act as the point of contact for your application processing​

    Request Your:

    • Criminal record from the RCMP
    • Local police records check
    • Court information
    • Your proof of conviction documents from the RCMP (if applicable)
    • Your military conduct sheet (if applicable)

    Complete the:

    • Record Suspension Application Form
    • Measurable Benefit/Sustained Rehabilitation Form
    • If applicable, Schedule 1 Exception Form

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    Photocopy Your:

    • Identification
    • Proof of citizenship

    ​

    Decision Times Vary:

    • Summary convictions usually take six (6) months
    • Indictment convictions generally take twelve (12) months
    • A proposed refusal can cause a decision to take up to twenty-four (24) months to be received

  • Pardon Application (Rush By Our Team): $1,150

    We Will:

    • Explain the process and conduct the information-finding interview 
    • Arrange for you to have your electronic fingerprints taken
    • Submit the entire application on your behalf to the Parole Board of Canada
    • Act as the point of contact for your application processing​

    Request Your:

    • Criminal record from the RCMP
    • Local police records check
    • Court information
    • Your proof of conviction documents from the RCMP (if applicable)
    • Your military conduct sheet (if applicable)

    Complete the:

    • Record Suspension Application Form
    • Measurable Benefit/Sustained Rehabilitation Form
    • If applicable, Schedule 1 Exception Form

    ​​Photocopy Your:

    • Identification
    • Proof of citizenship

    ​Decision Times Vary:

    • Summary convictions usually take six (6) months
    • Indictment convictions generally take twelve (12) months
    • A proposed refusal can cause a decision to take up to twenty-four (24) months to be received

  • U.S. Entry Waiver (Form I-192): $695

    We Will:

    • Explain the process and conduct the information-finding interview 
    • Assist you in preparing a statement
    • List your intended activities in the United States
    • Explanation of the circumstances of each arrest, conviction and sentence fine imposed
    • Evidence of your reform or other supporting factors
    • ​Copies of the official court record for crimes committed elsewhere
    • Apply to U.S. Customs and Border Protection 
    • Act as the point of contact while your application is processing

    Provide Instructions On:

    • Form C216C 
    • U.S. Fingerprint Chart FD-258 

    Complete:

    • Form I-192
    • Form G-28
    • Form G-325A

    ​Decision Times Vary:

    • It may take up to one (1) year to receive a decision from U.S. Customs and Border Protection​


  • Cannabis Record Suspension: $695

    We Will:

    Explain the process and conduct the information-finding interview 

    Arrange for you to be electronic fingerprinting

    Submit the entire application on your behalf to the Parole Board of Canada

    Act as the point of contact for your application processing​


    Request Your:

    Criminal record from the RCMP

    Local police records check

    Court information

    Your proof of conviction documents from the RCMP (if applicable)

    Your military conduct sheet (if applicable)


    Complete the:

    Record Suspension Application Form

    Measurable Benefit/Sustained Rehabilitation Form

    If applicable, Schedule 1 Exception Form

    ​​

    Photocopy Your:

    Identification

    Proof of citizenship

    ​

    Decision Times Vary:

    • Summary convictions usually take six (6) months
    • Indictment convictions generally take twelve (12) months
    • A proposed refusal can cause a decision to take up to twenty-four (24) months to be received

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When you see "plus disbursements" on your legal bill, it's natural to worry. Legal disbursements refer to any expenses incurred by the firm that are related—however tenuously—to your case.


In most cases, lawyers charge separately for filing fees, process server fees, and long-distance tolls. Disbursements are widely accepted in the legal profession as a legitimate expense separate from other billing rates.


Disbursements can be one of the trickiest parts of creating a budget. When you do it right, though, no one will ever know that your final costs were in fact reasonable and necessary. We will do all we can to help you avoid paying high legal fees, even if that means forgoing some of our usual fees.