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May 15, 2026
Obstruction of Police in Alberta: What It Means Under the Criminal Code of Canada
Interactions with police can be stressful, fast-moving, and sometimes confusing. But one thing is clear under Canadian law: obstructing a…
May 15, 2026
Criminal Negligence Causing Death in Alberta
When someone’s actions or failure to act result in the loss of another person’s life, the legal consequences can be…
May 15, 2026
Stay of Proceedings in Alberta Criminal Law: What It Means and Why It Matters
What Is a Stay of Proceedings? A stay of proceedings essentially puts a pause on a criminal case. The prosecution…
April 22, 2026
Understanding Fraud Charges in Alberta
Fraud is one of the most complex offences in Canadian law. In Canada, fraud charges are governed by the Criminal…
April 17, 2026
Understanding Joyriding Laws in Alberta
“Joyriding” is a commonly used term to describe taking a vehicle without consent. Joyriding is a criminal offence in Alberta…
April 16, 2026
Break and Enter Laws in Alberta
Legal Definition Under the Criminal Code Break and enter is governed by section 348 of the Criminal Code of Canada….
April 5, 2026
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….
March 30, 2026
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…
March 30, 2026
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,…
March 30, 2026
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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