There has been considerable fallout from the Supreme Court of Canada’s R. v. Jordan decision on an accused person’s right to a trial within a reasonable amount of time. Prior to Jordan, there were no hard timelines for cases to be tried in court. In the Jordan decision, our Supreme…
On April 13th the federal government announced major changes to the existing impaired driving legislation. These changes affect drivers under the influence of alcohol and drivers impaired by drug use. The most significant change to driving under the influence of alcohol involves the legislation pertaining to the use of a…
When an individual is charged with a criminal offence the cost of retaining strong legal counsel can add worry and stress to an already difficult situation. Many Calgarians have been affected by the economic situation and they may make the choice to forego legal counsel and represent themselves. This is…
If you have recently been charged with a criminal offence, it is very important to make the right decision when hiring legal counsel. It is critical to work with a criminal defence lawyer who does not make false promises or guarantees with your case. Criminal law is a very competitive…
Many people ask us, what are the legal limits before an impaired charge is laid? The fact is the limits in Alberta haven’t changed, only the penalties have. Drivers with a blood alcohol content (BAC) exceeding 0.08 mg/% will be charged criminally and will receive an immediate licence suspension that…
