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How Dashcam Footage Can Help Your DUI Defence in Calgary
Why Dashcams Are Useful in DUI Cases Dashcam footage can serve as powerful evidence to challenge the prosecution’s version of events or support your own. Here’s how dashcams can specifically help in impaired driving cases in Calgary: Record the Officer’s Conduct A dashcam can record the entire traffic stop, allowing your DUI defence lawyer to…
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Can You Represent Yourself in Calgary Criminal Court?
Is It Legal to Represent Yourself in Calgary Criminal Court? In Canada, including Calgary, individuals have the legal right to represent themselves in criminal court. This right is protected underSection 11(d) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which guarantees that anyone charged with an offence has the right to a fair trial—whether they…
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Missed Court Date for Impaired Driving in Calgary?
Immediate Legal Consequences of Missing a Court Date in Calgary Missing a scheduled court appearance in Calgary can lead to serious and immediate legal consequences. If you fail to appear for your hearing—whether for an impaired driving charge or another criminal matter—the court does not simply reschedule it. Instead, a judge in the Calgary Provincial…