Dang Ed, I just started reading this post and came across this
the last time we went over as group one member was asked to to pull over and go into customs "canada side" had a DWI many years ago he said yes ..the custom guards inside thats its ok your free to go.. it took all of 5 min's and he was back with the group..they did not make him fill out any forms or pay moneye..

now a little insite on this he did not act a "fool" he answerd all questions honest and with respect ..goes a long way .....
Man, I can't believe they still had that on record... twenty two years later!!! But I must say the lady with the rubber glove was quite gentle...