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.
Being arrested or investigated for a criminal offence is intimidating and stressful, and when in that situation, understanding your rights is crucial.
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.
In Canada, if you are not a Canadian Citizen, the consequences of a criminal conviction vary drastically depending on your status in Canada.
Unlike our neighbors to the south, owning firearms in Canada is a privilege and not a right.
Many individuals who are charged with a criminal offence are afflicted with some type of mental illness.
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.
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.
Finding out you are being investigated for a crime can be an extremely stressful experience and you should not do it alone.
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.
If you have a criminal law issue, contact one of our lawyers immediately.
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