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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.

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DUI
Do I Need a Lawyer for My First DUI in Alberta If I Blew Just Over the Limit?

Do I Need a Lawyer for My First DUI in Alberta If I Blew Just Over the Limit?

There is a popular misconception that if you are pulled over and blow just over the limit on a first-time [...]

Theft
Will I Get a Criminal Record for Shoplifting If It is My First Offence?

Will I Get a Criminal Record for Shoplifting If It is My First Offence?

People accused of shoplifting are often more worried about the prospect of a criminal record and its long-term consequences than [...]

Criminal Court Procedure, Legal Terminology
What is the Difference Between the Provincial Court and the Court of King’s Bench?

What is the Difference Between the Provincial Court and the Court of King’s Bench?

Alberta’s court structure includes three levels: the Provincial Court, the Court of King’s Bench, and the Court of Appeal. However, [...]

Peace Bonds
What Happens After a Peace Bond Expires?

What Happens After a Peace Bond Expires?

A peace bond is a court order issued under the Criminal Code of Canada, usually requiring a person accused of [...]

Assault
How Prior Convictions for Assault and Violence Affect Sentencing

How Prior Convictions for Assault and Violence Affect Sentencing

Charges for assault or violent crimes in Alberta are serious matters—even more so if the defendant has prior convictions for [...]
Assault
What’s the Difference Between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Degree Murder

What’s the Difference Between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Degree Murder?

Homicide offences are the most serious criminal cases under Canadian criminal law, especially those that result in murder charges. The [...]

Criminal Appeals
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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

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

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

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 the Castle Doctrine

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

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 [...]
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