Plea Deals in Calgary Criminal Defence Cases: Pleading Guilty is Harder Than You Think
Imagine this scenario (or maybe you don't need to imagine it): You've made a mistake.
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.
If you or a close family member has suddenly been charged with a DUI impaired driving or "driving under the influence" your mind might be reeling.
One of the central concepts to the legal system in Calgary and indeed, throughout Canada and in any democratic nation is that all people are created equal.