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A restraining order is a type of court order that is issued by a family court judge. The order spells out what you can and cannot do, where you can and cannot go, and with whom you can communicate. The person requesting the restraining order is oftentimes a spouse or significant other who is alleging abuse or harassment.

Sex crime convictions in Calgary are extremely serious and can result in a court imposing harsh penalties. In addition to potential jail time and fines, you will also likely have to register as a sex offender in Canada.

In addition to the jail time, fines, and other potential penalties associated with a Calgary DUI conviction under the Criminal Code of Canada, there are also some collateral consequences associated with a DUI conviction that can affect every aspect of your life.

Beginning on October 17, 2018, recreational cannabis became legal in Canada. Medical marijuana became legal in Canada in the year 2000. However, there continue to be restrictions on where, when, and how you can possess and use marijuana. Violating these regulations can land you in legal trouble.

There is no doubt that drugs—including marijuana—can significantly impair your ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe, careful, and prudent manner. If you get behind the wheel of a car while drugs impair you, you are not only placing yourself and other drivers at risk, you are breaking the law in Calgary.

There has been an ongoing debate in recent years about whether or not Calgary police officers should wear body cameras while they are on the beat. A police body camera is a small camera that an officer typically wears on his or her chest or head. The camera has a microphone attached to it that captures internal data and sound, storing the recorded footage for a later viewing if necessary.

DUI/DWI checkpoints in Calgary are legal. Police officers typically set up these checkpoints during long weekends, over holidays, and sometimes just arbitrarily.

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.

If you find yourself in the midst of criminal DUI proceedings, you’re not alone. About 130 per 100,000 persons in Calgary faced DUIs in a recent year. A Calgary DUI lawyer can help you.

If you are found guilty or convicted of committing a theft offence in Calgary, there will likely be some serious ramifications. Theft crimes can range from minor shoplifting charges to major automobile theft or embezzlement of a large sum of money.