Driving Offences
Speeding down Deerfoot Trail. Changing lanes aggressively on Stoney Trail. Running a red light. Following another vehicle too closely. These behaviours can result in traffic
October 9, 2026
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Insights & Legal Updates
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Driving Offences
Dashcams have become increasingly common on Calgary roads. Drivers use them to document collisions, protect themselves from false accusations and capture dangerous behaviour by other
October 9, 2026
Criminal Charges
Someone cuts you off on Deerfoot Trail. You honk. They brake suddenly. At the next red light, words are exchanged. One driver gets out of
September 25, 2026
Criminal Charges
A damaged vehicle. A fight outside a business. An angry confrontation between strangers. At first glance, these incidents may appear to involve familiar criminal allegations
September 25, 2026
Criminal Charges
A Charge Is Not the Same as a Conviction This distinction is critical. Being charged means police allege that an offence occurred and the criminal
September 25, 2026
Theft | Mischief | Trespassing
Every year, hundreds of people in Calgary are charged with Theft Under $5,000, many of whom have never been in trouble with the law before.
September 11, 2026
Assault | Domestic Violence
Many people think extortion only involves organized crime, but in Alberta, extortion charges often arise from relationship breakdowns, business disputes, debt collection, and online communications.
September 11, 2026
Assault | Domestic Violence
Bear spray is widely sold throughout Alberta. Many hikers, campers, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts carry it for protection against wildlife in the mountains and back
September 11, 2026
If you were pulled over in Alberta and blew over 0.08, refused a breath test, or received an Immediate Roadside Sanction, the penalties start before
July 31, 2026
Criminal Charges
分手后一直发信息、打电话、去对方家门口等人、到对方工作地点附近出现，或者通过朋友打听对方行踪，很多人以为这只是“想解释清楚”或“感情纠纷”。 但在加拿大，这类行为在某些情况下可能构成刑事骚扰（criminal harassment），也就是俗称的 stalking。 一旦警察立案，被控刑事骚扰，后果可以很严重。 Table of Contents 什么是刑事骚扰？ 根据加拿大《刑法》（Criminal Code）第 264 条，刑事骚扰并不只是“烦到别人”这么简单。 要把被告成功入罪，检控官需要证明以下所有元素： 被告做出骚扰行为； 投诉人确实感到被骚扰； 被告知道，或应当意识到，对方感到被骚扰； 投诉人因为这些行为担心安全； 这种担心在客观上是合理的。 这不是普通吵架、普通分手纠纷或单纯让人讨厌就一定成立。法院会看整体背景、行为次数、双方关系、沟通内容、是否有威胁、是否有跟踪、是否有历史冲突，以及投诉人的恐惧是否合理。 哪些行为可能构成骚扰？ 以下是几类常见骚扰行为： 反复跟随对方，或跟随对方认识的人； 反复直接或间接联系对方，或联系对方认识的人； 在对方家、工作地点、学校或经常出现的地方附近守候、观察；
July 24, 2026