I have a dui from Nj which is a traffic offense not criminal, Will I have a problem getting into canada?

Question

z for ur info dui in nj is not a misdmeanor it is handled by the dmv traffic court!!!! secondly is not for you to judge what i iwll be doing as sinnce that dui i dont drink!!! It is important that im able to atted with my friend... Is it normal process that customs agents look at passport without running a background check as I would think that can't do that to evryone crossing?

Answer 1

YES - in Canada dui's are felonies!  You need to provide paperwork proving you've made restitiution and/or rehabilitated.  Contact Canadian Customs for details.

I have heard it can cost as much as $200-300 to get done but I don't know if that is true.  You can also pay a fee for a special work permit good for a few days that is supposedly less costly.

They can hold you in Canada if they catch you - check out the requirements thoroughly and with the proper authorities - its not worth the risk.

I have had passengers from my flights held there, and refused entry in to Canada as well.

The information is scanned thru your passport.  Even if you get in - they can hold you there and not let you out to the States.

Answer 2

www.duihelpnow.info

Answer 3

I don't think you will have any problems seeing as how you will be using a passport.  If Canada Immigration decide to run your licence it might be a problem as DUI in Canada is a Criminal Code offence.  I hope your licence has been reinstated as driving wqithout a valad licence is also an offence.  Have a good time in Montreal but watch your driving as French speaking police officers can be hard on Anglos.

Answer 4

it is a criminal offense in Canada and you can be turned away at the border

Answer 5

I highly doubt that you would have a problem getting into Canada, especially if you're not driving.

I came back to Canada after loosing my ID in the US. I didn't show any ID, was driving the car and they still let me in.

I think you'll be ok

Answer 6

DUI in NJ may be "only" a misdemeanor but here in Canada, it is considered a crime and you will be turned away at the border. Personally, if you have a DUI charge and are planning on going to a bachelor party I can only guess you won't be drinking just soda water and orange juice.

Answer 7

You don't have much of a chance of getting in.   They turn away people with DUI's.