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February 14, 2020

Impaired driving can have a devastating and far-reaching impact on your social and economic life. Typical consequences of a DUI case may include jail time, fines, and loss of your driving license. The best way to deal with DUI charges is to consult a criminal lawyer so that you know your options. People who have … Continue reading “Impaired Driving In Edmonton: Myths And Facts”

February 7, 2020

How much it will cost you to defend a DUI case depends on several factors. Some DUI lawyers in Alberta charge on a block fee basis, which means a lawyer will quote a fixed price for their services required rather than charging on an hourly basis. A fixed price to defend your case may be … Continue reading “How Much Does A DUI Lawyer Cost In Edmonton?”

January 28, 2020

Understanding Assault The act of applying force or threatening to apply force on another person is called assault. It is regarded as a crime under section 265 of the Criminal Code (CC). An assault may not always involve the actual application of force but the intent of using force can also fall under this category. … Continue reading “How To Deal With A Domestic Assault Charge”

January 22, 2020

The sentence for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs may vary depending on the nature of offence and jurisdiction. If you have been charged with a DUI offence for the first time, make sure to defend your case with the help of a competent DUI defence lawyer. With the right advice and presentation, … Continue reading “How A Criminal Lawyer Can Help You Beat A DUI”

January 14, 2020

Canada is a nation governed by laws. The Canadian legal system is the source through which laws are written, interpreted and enforced. Criminal law is a category of public law that is created to punish behaviors that cause injury to people or property. The Federal Government of Canada makes the most of criminal laws. However, … Continue reading “A Brief Introduction To Criminal Law In Canada”

January 7, 2020

If you have been charged with a criminal offence and you have to appear before the court to face charges, the police will give you a date for your first court appearance. Before you appear in court as an accused person or defendant, make sure to consult a good criminal lawyer and analyze your options. … Continue reading “Appearing Before Court As An Accused: Your Rights And Obligations”

December 20, 2019

An accusation of any criminal activity can disturb even the most strong willed people. In Edmonton alone, there are thousands of cases which show the evil intent of the accuser to harm the person they are wrongfully accusing. Blaming someone is not so difficult, especially if you know them. There are many cases which show … Continue reading “What To Do When Wrongfully Accused Of A Crime”

December 13, 2019

When it comes to sexual assault offences in Canada, it’s important to understand the concept of consent to better understand these offences. A person can be charged with a criminal offence if they apply a force of a sexual nature without consent. But, how do we explain the term consent? Many assault-related offences often hinge … Continue reading “Understanding ‘Consent’ In Sexual Assault Offences”

December 6, 2019

The term ‘theft’ is generally defined as the taking of someone’s services or property without their consent or permission with the intent to deprive the rightful owner of it. In Canada, an act of taking another person’s property unlawfully can be treated as a theft offence. When it comes to theft offences in Canada, we … Continue reading “What Is A “Theft Under $5,000” Offence? How To Deal With It”

November 29, 2019

It’s legal for licensed civilians to own a firearm in Canada. However, there are certain limitations and restrictions on their usage. Guns are sometimes used to assault, murder, rob, and harras people. This is why the Canadian government imposes strict limitations on the ownership of firearms. In the Criminal Code of Canada, firearm offences are … Continue reading “Understanding Firearm Offences Under The Criminal Code Of Canada”

November 25, 2019

Most Canadians don’t understand the type of offences people can commit. The Criminal Code of Canada divides offences into three categories: indictable offence, summary conviction and offences that can be dealt with as either indictable or summary. Crown-electable offences are also called hybrid offences. Simply put, a summary offence is less serious than an indictable … Continue reading “Types Of Offences In Canada: Indictable offences Vs. Summary Convictions”

November 15, 2019

When law enforcement authorities decide to arrest you, they’ll take you into custody. If the police arrest you, chances are they have reasonable grounds to charge you with a criminal offence. If this is the case, ask the police to let you talk to a lawyer right away. Right to Counsel The term ‘right to … Continue reading “Your Right To Speak With a Lawyer After You’re Arrested”