Civil forfeiture is the process through which a Court of King’s Bench Justice may order the forfeiture of property connected to criminal activity, without a criminal conviction. This article will explain the civil forfeiture procedure in Alberta. What can the police seize? Virtually any property could be the subject of civil forfeiture if that property […]
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If you have never been arrested, your first time can be stressful. Even if you have been arrested before, the best way to minimize your stress and to protect yourself is to review the information in this article and speak to a lawyer. What should I do if I’m arrested in Alberta? If you are
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What is Extradition? Extradition is the process through which a foreign country requests the surrender of an individual so that they can face trial outside of Canada. If left unchallenged, an extradition order will result in arrest and eventual surrender to the extradition partner. Nearly every country has an extradition treaty with Canada, and there
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What Is House Arrest? House arrest is a loose way to refer to a condition that can require a person to stay in their house while they are serving a sentence or while they are on release. Most often, people talk about house arrest when they are referring to serving a sentence on a “conditional
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If a young person pleads guilty, or is found guilty after a trial, there are a wide range of sentences that can be imposed. Many youth sentences are the same as adult sentences, including: discharges (both absolute and conditional), fines, probation, and imprisonment. However, there are also several sentences that are specific to young people
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Probation can be part of or the whole of a sentence after someone is found guilty of a criminal offence. Probation or a probation order, as it is sometimes called, requires the person to follow conditions imposed by the sentencing judge. If you are facing a sentence which might involve probation, you should contact Pringle
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The Alternative Measures Program (often called AMP) is an option that is often available for people charged with minor criminal offences who have no criminal record. It is a “diversion program,” which means that the program is meant to steer people out of the criminal justice system. Participants are usually required to complete some form
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Canadian law only punishes voluntary conduct – behavior that is the product of a free will and a controlled body. It is only when someone’s actions are truly voluntary that their conduct should attract the stigma of criminal liability. There are times when someone has no other realistic option than to commit a criminal offence.
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Canadian law only punishes voluntary conduct – behavior that is the product of a free will and controlled body. It is only when someone’s actions are truly voluntary that their conduct should attract the stigma of criminal liability. There are times when someone has no other realistic option than to commit a criminal offence. When
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In Canada, young people charged with a crime are dealt with in youth court with a special set of rules set out in the Youth Criminal Justice Act. One of the options in the Youth Criminal Justice Act for a youth dealing with a criminal charge is the extra-judicial sanctions program (EJS). It is a
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Our criminal defense lawyers are committed to defending people who are charged with criminal offences or are facing other serious allegations.
