Criminal Charges
Introduction: Most people assume that criminal responsibility arises after a deliberate act, stealing, assaulting, or defrauding someone. But there is a category of offences where
November 19, 2025
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Criminal Charges
Introduction: Rideshare and delivery work are a lifeline for thousands of people in Alberta, especially newcomers, students, and those seeking a flexible, quick income. But
November 12, 2025
Conviction Appeals
Introduction: A conviction doesn’t always mean the end of the road. If you believe the trial was unfair, that errors were made, or that the
November 5, 2025
Arrest
Introduction: You were stopped by security. They showed you a video. Maybe you admitted to taking something, or maybe you said nothing at all. Now
October 29, 2025
Criminal Charges
Introduction: The intersection of mental health and the criminal law is one of the most complex and sensitive areas of the justice system. When someone
October 23, 2025
Assault | Domestic Violence
Sexual Assault Charges in Canada Being accused of sexual assault is one of the most serious allegations in Canadian law. It carries the risk of
October 15, 2025
Assault | Domestic Violence
Introduction: Text messages from an ex. A neighbour who won’t leave you alone. A coworker whose attention is making you uncomfortable. When does this behaviour
October 1, 2025
Criminal Defence Lawyer
Police Searches Without a Warrant in Alberta Encounters with law enforcement can be stressful, particularly when police are looking to search your home, vehicle, or
September 24, 2025
Arrest
Extreme Intoxication Akin to Automatism In Canadian criminal law, voluntary intoxication is not a defence to criminal charges. However, there is a very narrow exception:
September 17, 2025
Arrest
Breaching Probation in Alberta When the court imposes probation or a conditional sentence order, it means you get to remain in the community instead of
September 10, 2025