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Appealing an Assault Conviction in Calgary: What You Need to Know
What an Appeal Is — and What It Isn’t An appeal is not a new trial. It’s a legal review of the original court’s decision to determine whether an error occurred during the trial that could have impacted the outcome. The purpose is to ensure that justice was properly served, not to retry the entire…
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Sentencing Guidelines for Assault Convictions in Alberta
Overview of Assault Laws in Alberta Under Section 265 of the Criminal Code of Canada, assault occurs when a person intentionally applies force to another individual without their consent. It also includes the use of threats, gestures, or attempts to apply force that cause the victim to fear immediate harm. Assault is not limited to…
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When to Consider a Not-Guilty Plea in a Calgary Assault Case
What a Not-Guilty Plea Means A not-guilty plea is a formal statement made by the accused in court, indicating they do not admit to the offence and wish to challenge the charge. When you enter a not-guilty plea in a Calgary assault case, several important things happen: When a Not-Guilty Plea May Be Appropriate Deciding…