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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 Harassment
What is 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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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 [...]
Drug Offences
What is constructive possession of drugs?

What is constructive possession of drugs?

Constructive possession of a controlled substance is established where an accused does not have the drugs on him, but did [...]
Sexual Assault
What is consent?

What is consent?

Sexual assault includes all unwanted sexual activity including intercourse, touching, kissing, grabbing and rubbing. These acts are only legal when [...]
DUI (Impaired Driving)
What is Care and Control?

What is Care and Control?

People are often surprised to learn they can be charged with a DUI offence (impaired and/or over 0.08) when they [...]
Assault
What is assault?

What is assault?

A person commits and assault when: Without the consent of another person, applies force intentionally to that person directly or [...]
Bail
What is a surety?

What is a surety?

A surety is a person who takes responsibility for an accused person while they are on bail. A surety is [...]
DUI (Impaired Driving)
What is a Refusal in Calgary?

What is Refusal to Provide a Breath Sample in Alberta?

Just like blowing over 0.08 or driving while impaired, it is a criminal offence to refuse to provide a sample [...]
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