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November 10, 2022

Unlike theft or minor assault charges, a conviction for possessing or trafficking drugs can ruin your life for good. In Canada, there is no such thing as a minor drug offence. Once convicted, the adverse consequences you will face will be excruciating and irreversible. From travel restrictions to deportations (for non-permanent residents), jail, fines, life-long… Continue reading Severe Consequences Of Drug Offence Charges In Alberta

November 4, 2022

Facing charges for any major or minor criminal offence is extremely excruciating. After all, being the center of attention in a criminal trial is not the same as a heated argument in a family law case. When it comes to a criminal conviction, the legal, social, reputational, professional, and academic impacts are far worse than… Continue reading Things To Do Before Meeting With Your Criminal Defence Lawyer

October 28, 2022

Movies that often falsely portray striking someone across the face or spitting on them is not a big deal amongst rivals. However, in a civilized country like Canada, where provinces take stringent measures to protect the rights of every individual, even spitting or coughing in someone’s face can land you behind bars. In Canada, assault… Continue reading Types Of Assaults And Their Consequences In Alberta

October 20, 2022

TRIGGER WARNING – The content that follows contains references to physically violent topics that may be triggering for some readers. Even the most impoverished and conservative nations condemn efforts to end someone’s life and consider them to be barbaric. Of all the possible crimes in the world, murder or homicide is the worst. Once taken,… Continue reading Murder Charges And Homicide Laws In Canada

October 13, 2022

Are you facing sexual assault allegations from someone you least expected? This kind of scenario is quite apparent in the current era. In a world with rising sexual harassment coupled with the concurrent demand for sexual freedom, a clash between widespread beliefs, stereotyped opinions, and what is legally right is inevitable. Accordingly, one of the… Continue reading Misconceptions Surrounding The Law Of Consent

October 6, 2022

Having a criminal defence lawyer on your side may make all the difference in how your case is handled and how it turns out if you have been charged with a crime. However, not every lawyer can be the best fit for you and your situation. To find out if the lawyer you’re thinking of… Continue reading Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Criminal Defence Lawyer

September 29, 2022

The first thought that comes to the minds of individuals facing criminal charges is whether they should hire with a criminal defence lawyer or not. Hiring a criminal defence lawyer in Edmonton is essential when someone has been charged with a crime, especially if there is a chance that they could go to jail. It… Continue reading Reasons To Hire A Criminal Defense Lawyer

September 22, 2022

Domestic violence or abuse is a serious offence that carries a risk of jail time, mandatory programs set by the court, and criminal records. Threatening someone verbally or nonverbally through text, email, or social media is deemed “verbal abuse,” which the courts may use against you. Additionally, although there are instances where partners will choose… Continue reading How To Defend Yourself Against A Domestic Violence Charge

September 15, 2022

These kinds of occurrences are quite common in Canada: a person is stopped and is then accused of driving under the influence, even though he has no idea what he did wrong. Although he may have had a few beers, he was still fully in charge of the car. It is illegal to drive a… Continue reading Your Guide To Impaired Driving In Edmonton, Alberta

September 8, 2022

Criminal defence lawyers in Edmonton have one of the most challenging professions in Canada: persuading a jury that their client is not guilty of a crime. This may bring a lot of stigma to criminal lawyers, negatively impacting their image. Criminal lawyers suffer as a result of these preconceived assumptions, even if they are effective… Continue reading What Is A Criminal Lawyer’s Responsibility To The Client?

August 25, 2022

No matter how adventurous and adrenaline-pumping movies make it sound, facing criminal charges for any type of offence is not a feat anyone would like to experience in real life. Besides the immense anguish and mental pressure, an allegation puts an individual through, the results of a possible conviction are unimaginably frightful. From substantial fines… Continue reading Dangerous Mistakes To Avoid When Facing Criminal Charges

August 19, 2022

Getting stuck amidst the chaos of the criminal justice system is rarely good news for anyone. No matter how wealthy or prestigious you are, defending yourself against a criminal charge is never a bed of roses. A minor misstep could cost you a permanent taint on your criminal record and cause you to permanently face… Continue reading Qualities That Denote The Best Criminal Defence Lawyer In Edmonton