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Understanding Age of Consent Laws in Alberta
Age of consent laws are governed by the Criminal Code of Canada which means they are applied consistently across Canada….
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Three Stages, Three Different Legal Realities: How A Complaint Becomes A Charge
Most people who contact a criminal lawyer have already made one costly assumption: that being reported to police is the…
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Ordinary Bail vs. Reverse Onus Bail: What Bill C-48 Changed, And Why It Matters
There is a version of bail law most people are familiar with — the Crown presents its case for detention,…
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Four Moments That Decide Whether A Phone Search Holds Up In Court
Phone search cases are rarely about what police found. They are almost always about the four decision points that led…
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The Casual Conversation That Becomes Evidence: Why Talking To Police Is Rarely Neutral
It rarely starts with a formal interview. It starts with a phone call, a knock at the door, or an…
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Understanding Immediate Roadside Sanctions Alberta
The province of Alberta utilizes Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) for individuals believed to be operating a motor vehicle while their…
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Social Media: Can I Be Charged Criminally for What I Say Online?
In the digital age, many Albertans mistakenly believe that the internet is a “wild west” where the rules of the…
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Understanding Self-Defence Laws in Alberta
In the heat of a dangerous moment, your primary instinct is to protect yourself or your loved ones. However, once…
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Conditional Discharge vs. Absolute Discharge: Understanding Your Options in Alberta
When facing criminal charges in Alberta, one of the goals is often to avoid a criminal record. A conditional discharge…
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R v Benn, 2026 ABCA 14
Heard by the Alberta Court of Appeal; an appeal on two counts of second-degree murder. The Appellant argued that the…
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