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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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Legal Terminology
What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

What is an Alibi?

Most people have probably heard of the term “alibi”. It means “elsewhere” (in Latin) and it’s used in criminal law [...]
Perjury
What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

What are the Defences for Perjury?

What you say in the witness box in court is protected to some degree in Canada and you are encouraged [...]
Perjury
What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

What is Perjury?

Perjury is considered a serious criminal offense because the fundamental role of the justice system is to establish the truth. [...]
Assault
What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

What is Considered Self-Defence?

There are many grey areas with the self-defence laws in Canada and they have been changed quite recently. It helps [...]
Peace Bonds
What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

How to Get a Peace Bond

A peace bond is often used as a protective measure if an individual is acting threateningly towards another individual, the [...]
Forcible Confinement
What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

What are Defences to Forcible Confinement?

Allegations of child sexual assault are serious charges that command hyperbolic headlines and often rip families apart. Such charges often [...]
Forcible Confinement
What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

What is Forcible Confinement?

Allegations of child sexual assault are serious charges that command hyperbolic headlines and often rip families apart. Such charges often [...]
Sexual Assault
What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

What Are Defences to Child Sexual Assault?

Allegations of child sexual assault are serious charges that command hyperbolic headlines and often rip families apart. Such charges often [...]
Sexual Assault
What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

What is Child Sexual Assault?

Child sexual assault is a very serious charge. If you or a loved one is under investigation or prosecution for [...]
Obstructing a Peace Officer
What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

What are the Defences for Obstructing a Peace Officer?

If you provide a fake name or a false address to a peace officer in Calgary – or “obstruct” them [...]
Obstructing a Peace Officer
What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

What is Obstructing a Peace Officer?

Obstructing a peace officer means to interfere with, resist or omit to assist a peace officer during the lawful execution [...]
Immediate Roadside Sanctions
What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

How Long Will My IRS Suspension Be?

If you receive an Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) in Alberta, the police officer handling your case will serve you with [...]
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