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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.

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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Child Pornography
What are Defences to Child Pornography?

What are Defences to Child Pornography?

When it comes to child pornography offences, the Crown prosecutor is responsible for building a credible case against the accused [...]

Child Pornography
What is 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?

What are the best defences to firearms charges?

You need to be ready with the best possible defence. Firearms charges are serious criminal charges that can result in [...]

Firearms Offences
What are the best defences to firearms charges?

How do I get my firearm charges dropped in Alberta?

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

Driving While Disqualified
How Can I Get My Driving While Disqualified Charges Dropped?

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 [...]

DUI (Impaired Driving)
Can I Travel Outside of Canada with a 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?

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 [...]
Peace Bonds
How Can I Remove a Peace Bond?

How Can I Remove a Peace Bond?

Do you have a peace bond ordered against you by a criminal court? You should not hesitate to discuss your [...]
DUI (Impaired Driving)
new impaired driving laws in Canada

What are the new impaired driving laws in Alberta?

On December 18, 2018, the federal government dramatically changed impaired driving laws across the country by repealing the old law [...]
DUI (Impaired Driving)
Will a DUI Charge Affect My Employment Status?

Will a DUI Charge Affect My Employment Status?

Being charged with impaired driving, driving over .08 or refusing to provide a sample of breath, all commonly known as [...]

Hiring A Defence Lawyer
What is the Right to Counsel?

What is the Right to Counsel?

The right to counsel upon arrest is a constitutionally protected right under section 10(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights [...]
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