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Drug-Impaired Driving in Calgary – What You Need to Know
How Calgary Law Enforcement Detects Drug-Impaired Drivers 1. Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) Calgary police officers use Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) to assess a driver’s physical and cognitive abilities during a roadside stop. These tests include: 2. Drug Recognition Evaluations (DREs) If an officer suspects drug impairment, they may call in a Drug Recognition Expert…
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Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) in Alberta – What Calgary Drivers Need to Know
What Are Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS)? Definition and Purpose of the IRS Program Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) is a provincial administrative penalty program introduced in Alberta to address impaired driving. Instead of pursuing criminal charges in every impaired driving case, IRS allows law enforcement to impose immediate penalties on drivers caught with a blood alcohol…
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Fraud Charges for Calgary’s Small Business Owners
Understanding Fraud Charges for Small Business Owners in Calgary Definition of Fraud under the Criminal Code of Canada Fraud is defined under Section 380 of the Criminal Code of Canada as an act of deceit, falsehood, or other fraudulent means used to deprive someone of money, property, or valuable security. This can include intentional misrepresentation…