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Can a Criminal Case Be Dismissed for Court Delay in 2026?
Can Criminal Charges Be Dismissed Because of Court Delays in Calgary? Yes. A criminal case in Calgary can still be stopped because of unreasonable court delays. However, Canada’s 2026 Criminal Code amendments have changed how courts assess certain delay applications and whether ending the prosecution is the appropriate remedy. Section 11(b) of the Canadian Charter…
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What If the Alleged Victim Wants to Drop Assault Charges?
Can the Alleged Victim Drop Assault Charges in Calgary? Once the criminal charges have been filed in Calgary, the alleged assault victim does not have the right to withdraw those criminal charges on his or her own. It is the Crown prosecutor who makes such a decision. An individual who makes an allegation is called…
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Assaulting a Calgary Transit Worker: 2026 Sentencing Rules
What Changed Under Canada’s 2026 Transit Worker Assault Laws? Canada made its provisions to protect the sentencing of public transit workers under Bill C-14, also known as the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act. The said legislation gained Royal Assent on June 15, 2026, but the provision regarding sentencing became effective on July 15, 2026. Prior…