Underage possession charges in Calgary have serious consequences. If the government is charging your son or daughter with an underage possession charge, you should hire a lawyer who has experience handling and defending these types of cases.

Juvenile criminal convictions can result in penalties, as well as a criminal record. In some cases, you may be able to appeal the juvenile court’s findings and attempt to obtain a different result in your case. In other cases, you may be able to apply for a review of the decision.

The Canadian Government enacted the Youth Criminal Justice Act in 2003 todifferentiate crimes committed by children 12 to 17 years old from crimes committed by adults. The law provides alternative methods for the police, the courts, the corrections system, and diversion programs to deal with young people who commit crimes.