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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Discharges

What is a Conditional Discharge?

A conditional discharge comes with a probation period of up to three years and the record is kept on your [...]

Discharges

What is an Absolute Discharge?

An absolute discharge means that you will have no criminal conviction (unless you have a previous conviction) but the discharge [...]

Child Luring

What are the Best Defences to Child Luring?

Child luring is a serious matter under Canadian law, and a conviction can have far-reaching and long-lasting consequences on nearly [...]

Child Luring

What is Child Luring?

Canadian law defines child luring as using the internet to get in touch with someone you know is not 18 [...]

Child Pornography

What are Defences to Child Pornography?

Child pornography charges are some of the most serious criminal charges an individual can face. An arrest or conviction for [...]

Child Pornography

What is Child Pornography?

There are few criminal charges that have the potential to derail lives and careers more than child pornography offences. These [...]

Firearms Offences

What are the best defences to firearms charges?

If you face a firearms charge where the public safety was perceived to be at risk, the prosecution will be [...]

Firearms Offences

How do I get my firearms charges dropped?

Firearms offences carry serious punishments in Canada and are set out in the Criminal Code and Firearms Act. Even unauthorized [...]

Driving While Disqualified

How can I get my driving while disqualified charges dropped?

Driving while disqualified is a serious offence in Canada, as set out in Section 259 of the Criminal Code. If [...]

Driving While Disqualified

What is driving while disqualified?

Driving while disqualified is operating a motor vehicle (or vessel or aircraft) while a previous disqualification order remains in place. [...]

DUI

Can I Travel Outside of Canada with a DUI?

The good news is that if you are convicted of impaired driving, driving over 0.08 or a refusal, all commonly [...]

Bail

How Can I Bail Someone Out of Jail?

The terms of a release order can be changed in accordance with section 523(2) of the Criminal Code. Often, purposed [...]

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