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Jul 04, 2022

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Are There Mandatory Minimum Punishments in Drug Cases?
By: Jillian Williamson A commonly asked question by our clients facing drug offences is about the potential length of prison sentences, if…
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Mar 31, 2022

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Honest But Mistaken Belief in Consent
Under Canadian law, sexual assault is an assault in which the victim's sexual integrity is violated and involves touching that is non-consensual…
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Mar 30, 2022

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How to Defend Against Sexual Interference Charges in Canada
Sexual interference is a serious crime, and it’s therefore critical to understand what you are up against if you face related charges.…
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Dec 26, 2021

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What is Sexual Interference and Sexual Invitation To Touching?
Sexual interference is an offence found in the Criminal Code under section 151. This offence prohibits the touching of another person under…
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Nov 29, 2021

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What to Do When Police Is At Your Door?
What do I do if the police are at my door? Our criminal lawyers in Alberta understand this can be a frantic…
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Nov 29, 2021

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Life Sentence in Canada: How it Works in Alberta
What offenses are subject to a life sentence? First-degree and second-degree murder are two examples that come with a mandatory minimum of…
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Nov 29, 2021

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Is sex therapy legal?
Is sex therapy legal? Our firm was recently interviewed to canvas the nature of this question. Sex therapy and sexological body work…
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Nov 29, 2021

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Under 18 and Charged With a Crime in Alberta
Introduction – What happens when a kid is charged with a crime? The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) provides for special rights…
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Differences Between A Prosecutor & A Defence Lawyer
Experienced Criminal Lawyers News & Articles Recent Posts [lc_get_posts post_type="post" posts_per_page="9" orderby="date" order="desc" output_view="lc_get_posts_listing_view" output_number_of_columns="3" output_wrapper_class="list-unstyled" output_link_class="d-block mb-3" ] Differences Between A Prosecutor…
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