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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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Arrest Warrants

Will I Get Stopped at the Airport If I Have a Warrant?

If there is a warrant out for your arrest in Canada and you attempt to travel internationally, there is a [...]

Arrest Warrants, DUI (Impaired Driving)

Does a DUI Show Up on Your Canadian Passport?

A DUI charge is a serious matter in Canada—with a conviction potentially impacting international travel plans—but criminal record information does [...]

Arrest Warrants

How Will You Be Contacted If You Have a Warrant?

If you have a warrant out for your arrest in Alberta, law enforcement can arrest you at any time and [...]

Sexual Assault

In What Situations Is Consent Not a Defence to Sexual Assault?

If wrongful accusations are made or there is considerable ambiguity in the case, it is essential to defend the charges [...]

DUI (Impaired Driving)

Does DUI Convictions Transfer Province to Province?

The bad news for people who travel frequently or are planning a vacation is that an impaired driving/DUI conviction will [...]

Sexual Assault

Can You Get Probation for Sexual Assault in Alberta?

Punishments for sexual assault vary in their severity in Alberta but few offenders are treated with any leniency. Sentences can [...]

DUI (Impaired Driving)

Do You Get Your Licence Back After 90-Day Suspension in Alberta?

Under the Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) program in Alberta, drivers who have consumed alcohol or drugs and are over the [...]

DUI (Impaired Driving)

Do You Have to Go to Court for a DUI In Alberta?

Under the terms of the IRS program, drivers who are considered impaired in the opinion of a police officer may [...]

Sexual Assault

What Qualifies as Sexual Assault in Alberta?

Sexual assault cases can be highly complex and involve individuals of all ages, frequently only being reported well after they [...]

DUI (Impaired Driving), Immediate Roadside Sanctions

What Happens When You Get a DUI for the First Time in Alberta?

Whether you’ve been charged with DUI and need to know what could happen if you’re convicted or you want to [...]

Immediate Roadside Sanctions

What Is IRS: FAIL in Alberta?

Law enforcement officers at traffic stops in Alberta have the power to issue four types of penalty notices under the [...]

DUI (Impaired Driving), Immediate Roadside Sanctions

Is an IRS: FAIL a Criminal Charge in Alberta?

Instead of most cases ending up in the Alberta courts, the majority of people accused of impaired driving due to [...]

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