Arrest
How the Law Treats Mental Health Disorders Behind many criminal cases in Alberta, there is pain. Depression, psychosis, trauma, or addiction can push people into
April 8, 2026
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Conviction Appeals
Introduction: You’ve been charged with a criminal offence. But something about it felt wrong. Maybe the police didn’t give you your right to Counsel. Maybe
April 1, 2026
Criminal Charges
Penalties, Defences, and How to Avoid Jail Time. Someone knows their licence is suspended, but drives “just this once” to pick up their child or
March 18, 2026
Arrest
Introduction: An assault charge can stem from anything, a heated argument that turned physical, a misunderstanding at a bar, or a neighbour dispute gone wrong.
March 11, 2026
Arrest
What Entrapment Really Means: Entrapment is not about “the police tricked me, so I’m innocent.” It’s considered an abuse of process. In Canadian law, entrapment
January 28, 2026
Criminal Charges
Breaching Bail Conditions: A Mistake Can Land You Back in Jail. Why Release on Bail Matters: In Alberta, when you are released on bail, you’ve
January 14, 2026
Criminal Charges
Financial Crime in Calgary: What If You Are Accused of Fraud or Identity Theft? Financial Crimes Are Taken Seriously: Fraud and identity theft are crimes
January 7, 2026
Criminal Charges
Criminal Records and Travel to America: What Albertans Need to Know For many people in southern Alberta, going across the border to shop in Montana,
December 31, 2025
Criminal Charges
Introduction: Video doesn’t always tell the truth. “Deepfake” and AI-generated technology allows people to create incredibly realistic images and videos that look authentic but are
December 17, 2025
Criminal Charges
Introduction: Being charged with a criminal offence is a deeply stressful experience. But for licensed professionals, it carries added weight: the risk of losing everything
November 26, 2025