Liberty Law Blog
What You Should Know If The Police Come To Your Door
If the police come to your door, it's important that you know what your rights are. Our latest post explains what you should know if this happens to you.
Getting Bail In Alberta
When you are arrested for a crime, the first thing that will have to be decided is whether or not you should be held in jail (known as a remand centre) or released into the community on bail
I Think I’ve Been Illegally Searched: What Can I Do?
The difference between a lawful and an unlawful search is a subtle one that can often only be determined by an experienced criminal lawyer in Edmonton once all of the disclosure in your case has been received.
The Right to Legal Counsel - Knowing when to call a friend for help
Being arrested or investigated for a criminal offence is intimidating and stressful, and when in that situation, understanding your rights is crucial.
Excluding Evidence: What to do when your Charter rights are breached
Canadians have remedies if their constitutional rights (i.e. Charter rights) are infringed by the State. One such remedy is the exclusion of the evidence obtained as a result of the breach of rights.
I’m a Permanent Resident or Temporary Foreign Worker in Canada who has been charged with a Crime: Will I get Deported?
In Canada, if you are not a Canadian Citizen, the consequences of a criminal conviction vary drastically depending on your status in Canada.
The Police Seized my Firearms: Now What?
Unlike our neighbors to the south, owning firearms in Canada is a privilege and not a right.
Should I Plead “NCR” (Not Criminally Responsible) and What Happens if I Do?
Many individuals who are charged with a criminal offence are afflicted with some type of mental illness.
What happens if I breach my CSO?
If you are sentenced to a conditional sentence order (CSO) there are typically several strict conditions you will need to follow. It is always important to understand the conditions of your CSO.
What is “Disclosure” in Criminal Matters?
If a person has been charged with a criminal offence, one of the first things that a judge will ask you is whether you have received your “disclosure” from the Crown.
I am Being Investigated for a Crime
Finding out you are being investigated for a crime can be an extremely stressful experience and you should not do it alone.
I’ve Been Sentenced to Life Imprisonment: Now What?
In Canada, both first-degree murder as well as second-degree murder come with mandatory minimums of life imprisonment. This means that if you are convicted of either of these offences, the judge must impose a sentence of life imprisonment on you.
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