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.

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Sexual Assault

What is sexual assault?

Sexual assault is an unwanted touching of a sexual nature. It is an act in which a person sexually touches [...]

Possession of Stolen Property

What is possession of stolen property?

It is a criminal offence to have in your possession anything that you know was stolen or otherwise obtained directly [...]

Sexual Assault

What is mistaken belief in consent?

The absence of consent is a matter to be determined on a subjective standard at the time the sexual act [...]

Mischief

What is mischief?

Under the Criminal Code of Canada, there are many forms of mischief related to property. Generally, mischief occurs when a [...]

Drug Offences

What is joint possession of drugs?

Joint possession of drugs is a form of drug possession in which more than one person can be in possession [...]

DUI

What is impaired driving?

Impaired driving or DUI refers to criminal charges of operating a vehicle while impaired from alcohol or drugs, driving over [...]

Criminal Harassment

What is harassment?

Criminal harassment, or “stalking” as it is commonly known, consists of repeated or ongoing behaviour that has the intention of [...]

Fraud

What is fraud?

Fraud is a very broad criminal offence that ranges from altering a price tag to multi-million dollar Ponzi schemes. While [...]

Drug Offences

What is entrapment?

Entrapment is a procedural safeguard to criminal charges when it is established that the police or their agent originated the [...]

Drug Offences

What is drug possession?

Drug possession is the most common drug-related offence. In order to prove possession, the Crown Prosecutor must prove that the [...]

Domestic Assault

What is Domestic Assault?

Assault is the intentional application of force to another person without their consent. Domestic assault is no different than an [...]

Dangerous Driving

What is dangerous driving?

Dangerous driving is committed when a person operates a motor vehicle, sea-going vessel, aircraft or railroad equipment in a manner [...]

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