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November 7, 2019

Cannabis is legal in Canada for both medicinal and recreational purposes. So far as the medicinal use is concerned, cannabis was made legal in 2001 under conditions mentioned in the Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations. In 2018, Canada was the second country in the world after Uruguay to legally regulate the possession, cultivation, acquisition, and … Continue reading “All You Need To Know About Cannabis Laws In Alberta”

October 25, 2019

Policing is one of the toughest jobs in the world. It is a job where work and home life balance is very difficult to manage. This can lead to stress at work and police officers are sometimes seen exhibiting bad behaviour. This bad behaviour is considered to be professional misconduct at the officer’s end. Misconduct … Continue reading “How To Deal With Police Misconduct In Edmonton”

October 18, 2019

Legal assistance is necessary if you’re faced with an assault charge or any other form of criminal charges. In such situations, it’s easy to become very stressed or mentally drained. The decision you have to make in selecting the right defence lawyer for yourself definitely matters in a court hearing. Well prepared lawyers can easily … Continue reading “10 Signs You Hired The Right Criminal Lawyer”

October 11, 2019

Drugs are deeply rooted in our society. People today start using drugs as early as the age of adolescence. Children going to schools are exposed to drugs. If this is not enough, modern synthetic drugs are now being customized to avoid detection and seizure by the security agencies and drug control authorities. Synthetic drugs are … Continue reading “The Benefits Of Hiring A Drug Offence Lawyer”

October 4, 2019

‘Driving under the influence (DUI) is by far the leading cause of traffic accidents and roadside deaths in western countries. Canada is no exception. There are thousands of accidents happening simply because people show irresponsibility towards the DUI laws in Canada. Keeping the seriousness of a DUI charge, the Government usually broadcasts public safety messages … Continue reading “6 Things You Should Know About Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Canada”

September 27, 2019

Driving under the influence (DUI) charges can result in serious consequences for the accused in Edmonton. They can completely unsettle your life in the blink of an eye. First of all, your drivers licence might be suspended for at least a year and there’s even a possibility you could lose your job. Second, you could … Continue reading “Legal Grounds On Which Your DUI Case Can Be Dismissed”

September 20, 2019

Mail and wire fraud are two of the common forms of white-collar crimes that entail a scheme to deprive the victim of their property or money. We can differentiate mail and wire fraud offences based on how they’re perpetrated. As the name suggests, mail fraud is committed through a mail service. On the other hand, … Continue reading “How To Deal With Mail And Wire Fraud Charges”

September 13, 2019

Impaired driving continues to be the leading cause of road accidents in many countries. In Canada, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs has been a major factor in more than 30% of road deaths for the past couple of decades. However, considerable progress has been made to reduce impaired driving across the country. … Continue reading “Legal Consequences Of Drunk Driving And Recidivism”

September 6, 2019

Court delay is one of the major problems Canada’s Criminal Justice Systems is going through. While the number of cases that go to criminal courts is not huge, many cases take longer to get concluded. A large number of Canadians are in jail waiting for a trial. The number of people waiting for a trial … Continue reading “Delays In The Court System And Its Impact On Citizens”

August 30, 2019

It’s prohibited to possess, control or use certain substances outlined in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. It’s not necessarily illegal to possess a controlled substance under certain circumstances. For example, it’s not a crime to use or possess a controlled substance when prescribed by a physician. It’s also not prohibited to use certain substances … Continue reading “Drug Possession Charges In Canada: Here Is What You Need To Know”

August 23, 2019

Being faced with a Impaired driving (DUI) conviction in Canada has serious consequences. If you have been charged with DUI or driving over 80, you’re likely to face many problems down the line. The best way to deal with a DUI offence is to seek proper legal guidance. A competent DUI lawyer can help you … Continue reading “The Life-Changing Impacts Of A DUI Conviction In Canada”

August 16, 2019

The province of Alberta has provincial suspension rules that impose penalties on drivers who are found driving under the influence of alcohol or driving with a blood alcohol content over 0.08 or refusing to provide a breath sample to a police officer. Alberta Administrative License Suspension (AALS) regime was amended in April 2018. Before the … Continue reading “Provincial Suspension Rules For Impaired Driving In Alberta”