In Part 1 of this article, you learned that those in Calgary who have been charged with serious crimes yet are unable to fund their own defence have two opportunities to receive assistance in paying for a defence lawyer. The first of these is through Legal Aid Alberta.
If you've been charged with assault in Calgary, hopefully you realize how serious the charges against you are. A conviction could mean months or even years of your life in jail, not to mention the damage to your reputation and your future prospects.
This section describes the rights that every Canadian including everyone here in our fair city of Calgary is entitled to when they are arrested and/or charged with a crime.
The right to consult with a criminal defence lawyer is one of the pillars of Calgary's criminal justice system and the system throughout Canada.
Most people in Calgary, including those who find themselves charged with a criminal offence, consider themselves productive and law-abiding members of our society.
A dedicated Calgary defence lawyer reminds you: you still have rights when you've been charged with a drug-related crime!
Making sense of drug laws and law enforcement in Calgary can be hard today. A Calgary defence lawyer sets things straight.
No one in Calgary wants to be in an abusive relationship.
The right to remain silent is a staple of American crime dramas.