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Calgary DUI Laws in 2026: What Alberta Drivers Need to Know
DUI and Impaired Driving Charges in Calgary “DUI” is a common abbreviation in Canada; however, under the Criminal Code, the term impaired driving is more frequently used. An impaired-driving investigation in Calgary can include alcohol, cannabis, any prescribed drug, any other drug, and some other substance influencing a person’s ability to drive safely. A driver…
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Repeat Violent Offenders Canada 2026 Sentencing Rules
2026 Sentencing Changes for Repeat Violent Offenders The changes in Canada’s 2026 bail and sentencing reforms introduced new penalties for some individuals with previous violent convictions in case they get another violent sentence. The amendments do not impose a mandatory jail sentence or predetermined sentence for all individuals classified as repeat violent offenders. Rather, the…
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What Changed Under the 2026 Bail and Sentencing Reform Act?
2026 Bail and Sentencing Reform Act Changes Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (previously Bill C-14) was enacted to amend the Criminal Code. The main bail and sentencing provisions of the new act came into force on July 15, 2026. They will affect the entire country, including Calgary and Alberta. The new rules are specific in…