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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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Mental Health Diversion Program

Who is Eligible For the Mental Health Diversion Program?

Mental health diversion recognizes that it is not fair for a person with mental illness to face criminal prosecutions and [...]

Criminal Trials

Can I Change My Plea if I Already Pleaded Guilty?

If you have been charged with a crime in Alberta, it’s important to understand your legal rights and responsibilities both [...]

Criminal Trials

How Do I Get a Publication Ban?

In Canada, a publication ban is sometimes sought to prevent the press from publishing certain details about a criminal case. [...]

Pre-Charge Processes

When Can the Police Legally Arrest Me?

A police officer can legally arrest you without a warrant in Canada, in some instances. However, a warrant must usually [...]

Pre-Charge Processes

When can the police search me?

A police officer in Canada cannot simply stop and search you without reasonable grounds to believe that you have been [...]

Voyeurism

What are Defences to Voyeurism?

Voyeurism charges can also be challenged successfully if the evidence against you was obtained with a violation of the rights [...]

Voyeurism

What is Voyeurism?

Voyeurism is a relatively new offence added to the Criminal Code of Canada. It was introduced in 2005 as a [...]

Sexual Offender Registry (SOIRA)

Common Questions about the Sexual Offender Registry (SOIRA)

The Sexual Offender Information Registry Act (SOIRA) requires individuals found guilty of certain sex-related criminal offences to be registered in [...]

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 [...]

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