In Part 1 of this article, you learned that everyone in Calgary and throughout Canada has the right to remain silent whenever they're arrested and/or accused of a crime.
The right to remain silent is a staple of American crime dramas.
Imagine this scenario (or maybe you don't need to imagine it): You've made a mistake.
In Part 1 of this article, we took a look at the advantages you gain by hiring an experienced Calgary defence lawyer when you've been charged with a crime.
There's an old saying in the legal profession: A lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client.
Getting charged with a crime in Calgary is serious business.
No matter how careful, conscientious, and law-abiding you are, it is possible for anyone in Calgary to find themselves charged with a crime.
In Part 1 of this article, I pointed out how Calgary's drug laws are failing our community.
Drug-related crimes make up a significant portion of arrests made by the Calgary Police Service and other law enforcement agencies in the Greater Calgary Area.