Does a DUI Show Up on Your Passport?
A DUI charge is a serious matter in Canada—with a conviction potentially impacting international travel plans—but criminal record information does not appear directly in your passport.
Arrest Warrants
How Will You Be Contacted If You Have a Warrant?
If you have a warrant out for your arrest in Alberta, law enforcement can arrest you at any time and anywhere within the territorial jurisdiction of the Court that issued the warrant.
What is an Arrest Warrant?
An arrest warrant is a legal document that grants authority to law enforcement officials to apprehend and detain individuals suspected of committing criminal offenses in Canada.
Can I travel if there is a warrant for my arrest?
If there is a warrant for your arrest, you want to deal with it as quickly as possible. Depending on whether it is a provincial warrant or a Canada-wide warrant, police have the power to arrest you at any time and in any place within the jurisdiction that issued the warrant.
How to know if there is a warrant for my arrest?
If there is a warrant for your arrest, the police have the power to arrest you at any time and anywhere within the territorial jurisdiction of the Court that issued the warrant. Most often, this will be within the province, but if the criminal charges are extremely serious, a Canada-wide warrant may be issued.
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During your free consultation, we will discuss the allegations, possible outcomes, defences to the charges and legal fees. We will also create a clear path moving forward so you completely understand what to expect.