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10/7/2024

Legal Process for Drug Charges in Calgary

Contents1 Legal Process for Drug Charges in Calgary1.1 Types of Drug Charges in Calgary1.1.0.1 • Possession of Controlled Substances1.1.0.2 • Trafficking or Distribution1.1.0.3 • Production or Cultivation1.1.0.4 • Importation or Exportation1.1.1 Differentiating Between Minor and Serious Offenses1.1.1.1 Minor Offenses (Simple Possession)1.1.1.2 Serious Charges (Trafficking, Production, Importation)1.2 The Legal Process for Drug Charges in Calgary1.3 The…
10/4/2024

Legal Criteria for Granting Bail in Calgary and How a Lawyer Can Help

Contents1 Bail Hearing Process in Calgary1.1 What Happens During a Bail Hearing1.2 Role of the Judge, the Defense, and the Prosecution1.3 Time Frame and Possible Outcomes of a Bail Hearing2 Legal Criteria for Granting Bail in Calgary3 1. Flight Risk4 2. Public Safety5 3. Likelihood of Re-offending6 4. Strength of the Prosecution’s Case7 5. Ties…
9/29/2024

7 Mistakes to Avoid During a Bail Hearing in Calgary

Contents1 Mistake 1: Failing to Hire an Experienced Calgary Bail Hearing Lawyer1.0.1 How a Skilled Lawyer Can Improve Your Chances of Securing Bail1.0.2 The Risks of Self-Representation or Using a Lawyer with Limited Experience in Bail Hearings2 Mistake 2: Inadequate Preparation of a Bail Plan2.0.1 The Significance of Presenting a Strong and Detailed Bail Plan…

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