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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Peace Bonds

What is a Peace Bond?

A Peace Bond is method of resolution in which the criminal charges are withdrawn and the accused enters into a [...]

DUI

What is a Curative Discharge?

A curative discharge is a form of condition discharge available to individuals charged with impaired driving or driving over 0.08. [...]

Bail

What is a bail hearing?

The right not to be denied reasonable bail without just cause is an essential element of our criminal justice system [...]

DUI

What happens when I am charged with a DUI?

DUI is a common term that refers to impaired driving, driving over 0.08 and refusing to provide a sample of [...]

Domestic Assault

What happens when I am arrested for domestic assault?

The police have a responsibility to conduct a thorough and complete investigation before they decide to lay charges. However, it [...]

DUI

What happens if I’m convicted of a DUI / Impaired Driving?

DUI is a common term that refers to impaired driving, driving over 0.08 and refusing to provide a sample of [...]

Criminal Court Procedure

What happens at my first court appearance?

When you are charged with a criminal offence, you will be given a specific date for your first court appearance. [...]

Criminal Court Procedure

What does making an election mean?

If you spend any time in a criminal courtroom, you will repeatedly hear the judge ask the prosecutor if the [...]

Hiring A Defence Lawyer

What does it cost to hire a criminal defence lawyer?

Determining the cost of defending a case depends on many different factors including, but not limited to, complexity, volume of [...]

Domestic Assault

What are the sentences for domestic assault?

Domestic violence charges are taken very seriously by the courts and generally carry lengthier sentences than an assault not in [...]

Peace Bonds

What are the different types of Peace Bond?

There are two different types of Peace Bonds that are utilized as a form of resolution, both of which result [...]

Peace Bonds

What are Peace Bond conditions?

A Peace Bond is a protection order made by a judge if the complainant has ongoing fear of the accused [...]

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