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How a Defence Lawyer Challenges Improper Search Warrants in Calgary
Key Takeaways What Is a Search Warrant in Alberta? A search warrant is a legal document that allows police to enter a place and search for evidence as part of a criminal investigation. In Alberta, search warrants are usually issued by a judge or justice of the peace after police present sworn information explaining why…
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What Happens If You Violate Ignition Interlock Program Rules in Calgary?
Key Takeaways Ignition Interlock Violation in Calgary The Violation Gets Logged and Reported The moment an ignition interlock device detects a problem, it usually doesn’t stay “between you and the machine.” Most violations are electronically recorded, and those records can be reviewed by both the service provider and provincial authorities. That means even if you…
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How Long Will a DUI Stay on Your Record in Alberta?
Key Takeaways How Long a DUI Stays on Your Criminal Record A criminal record is a record of criminal convictions under Canada’s Criminal Code. DUI offences (including impaired driving and over 80) are criminal offences, so if you are convicted, it becomes part of your criminal history. What a criminal record is and why it…