Calgary Criminal Defense FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Being accused of a criminal offence is a frightening and stressful experience. In order to properly defend yourself, you must understand your rights, court procedures and legal terminology. Here you will find a collection of frequently asked questions that may assist you in deciding how to best approach your case. The information provided is not intended to substitute legal advice.

If you have been charged with a criminal offence, you need an experienced and highly-skilled defence lawyer by your side.

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Criminal Appeals

Statute of Limitations for Criminal Offences in Canada

If there is a statute of limitations associated with the offence, your lawyer can inform you of where you stand [...]

Criminal Trials, Legal Terminology

What is a Life Imprisonment Sentence?

A skilled lawyer can help to reduce the impact on the defendant’s future, often pushing for case dismissal, charge reduction, [...]

Criminal Trials, Legal Terminology

What is the Difference Between Concurrent and Consecutive Jail Sentences?

Sentencing is one of the most important elements of the criminal justice system. The judge is responsible for determining the [...]

Assault

Are Batons Legal in Canada?

It’s not only firearms and blades that are classified as prohibited weapons in Canada. Batons are among several other types [...]

Legal Terminology

What is Castle Doctrine?

In Canada, the right to defend yourself or your property requires that any force used be reasonable and necessary in [...]

Criminal Court Procedure

What Does it Mean to Enter a Guilty Plea?

If you are charged with a criminal offence in Canada, one option is to enter a guilty plea, which is [...]

Assault

What are the Self-Defence Laws in Canada?

The use of force, including deadly force, if necessary, can legally protect individuals from harm in certain circumstances. [...]

Sexual Assault

What is Canada’s National Sex Offender Registry?

Depending on the offence, they may need to register with a national database called the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR). [...]

Discharges

Does a Conditional Discharge Mean a Criminal Record?

When an individual is convicted of a crime in Canada, a range of sentencing options may be available to judges. [...]

Criminal Court Procedure, Criminal Trials

What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

When an individual is convicted of a crime in Canada, a range of sentencing options may be available to judges. [...]

Arrest Warrants

Will I Get Stopped at the Airport If I Have a Warrant?

If there is a warrant out for your arrest in Canada and you attempt to travel internationally, there is a [...]

Arrest Warrants, DUI

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 [...]

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