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How to Work with Your Defence Lawyer to Strengthen Your Case in Calgary
Why Client-Lawyer Collaboration Is Crucial in Calgary Criminal Cases When it comes to criminal defence in Calgary, strong collaboration between you and your lawyer is more than just helpful—it’s vital. Calgary courts, including the Alberta Court of Justice and the Court of King’s Bench, require defence strategies that are timely, precise, and backed by credible…
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How a Criminal Lawyer Handles Anonymous Tips or False Allegations
Understanding the Legal Impact of Anonymous Tips and False Allegations How Anonymous Reports Are Treated Under Canadian Criminal Law Anonymous tips — such as those submitted through Crime Stoppers or unverified online sources — can be useful to law enforcement as a starting point. However, Canadian courts have repeatedly emphasized that these tips cannot alone…
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Alberta’s Zero Tolerance Policy: What It Means for Calgary Drivers
Who Is Affected by the Policy GDL (Graduated Driver Licence) Drivers Calgary residents holding a GDL licence—which includes Class 7 (Learner’s) and Class 5-GDL (Probationary)—are strictly prohibited from having any alcohol or drug content in their system while driving. This is in line with Alberta’s broader commitment to road safety for new and inexperienced drivers.…