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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Arrest Warrants

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 [...]

Peace Bonds

Will a Peace Bond be on my criminal record?

A Peace Bond is a form of resolution in which the criminal charges are withdrawn with no finding of guilt. [...]

Hiring A Defence Lawyer

What should I prepare for my first meeting with my lawyer?

You want your first meeting with your defence lawyer to be as productive as possible or you may leave with [...]

Uttering Threats

What is uttering threats?

A person can be charged with uttering a threat if they utter, convey or cause any person to receive a [...]

Theft

What is theft?

Under the Criminal Code of Canada, an individual commits theft who fraudulently and without colour of right takes, or fraudulently [...]

Dangerous Driving

What is the penalty for dangerous driving?

The penalties associated with a conviction for dangerous driving differ depending on the particular circumstances of the case. Like most [...]

Theft

What is the difference between theft under $5,000 and theft over $5,000?

Theft is defined generally as taking another’s property without lawful authority to do so. Depending on the monetary value of [...]

Domestic Assault

What is the difference between domestic assault and simple assault?

A domestic assault is no different than a simple assault other than it occurs in the confines of a domestic [...]

Alternative Measures Program (AMP)

What is the Alternative Measures Program?

The Alternative Measures Program (AMP) is a diversion program for first time offenders or offenders with a dated criminal record [...]

Sexual Assault

What is the age of consent?

The age of consent is the age in which a person can legally agree to any sexual activity ranging from [...]

Theft

What is shoplifting?

Shoplifting is a particular type of theft in which an individual steals items from a retail store. With the exception [...]

Sexual Interference

What is sexual interference?

Sexual interference is the intentional touching of a person under the age of 16 for a sexual purpose. While similar [...]

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