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Please be aware that all commentary in my blog is designed to promote discourse on a variety of topics.  Though I certainly do some research on the topics discussed and often offer my "two-cents", please keep in mind that nothing I say in this blog is meant to be taken as authoritative on any subject.  My comments are really just me exercising my freedom of expression for the purpose of offering some insight on topics related to the practice of criminal law. As with all topics of discussion, it is important for you to be critical.  If you need a defence lawyer, please call 403.452.8018 for a free telephone consultation or consult with an experienced Calgary criminal lawyer. Happy reading!  Happy watching!

New Law Promised for Criminal Calgary Pollution

A few weeks ago, I shared my thoughts on a news story that described the inability for Calgary's government to force major corporate polluters from cleaning up the messes they've…

Could Calgary Police Have Created a Criminal?

If you believe the movies and TV shows, those accused of crimes are always claiming that law enforcement officers planted evidence against them, or otherwise running prejudicial investigations that are…

DRUG LAWS

Do Calgary Police Truly Understand Calgary Crime? A recent news item notes that Calgary is experiencing a rise in petty crimes—small property theft, primarily—even while the overall crime rate is dropping…

Do Sting Operations Make Calgary Safer?

Following a sting operation conducted over a month long period, the Calgary Police announced last week that they made 23 arrests and laid 46 individual charges related to property crimes…

Do Police in Canada Really Know the Law?

What might appear to be a minor and rather humorous story to some actually spells out some rather chilling circumstances that we as a country have to face.

Your Defence Under Calgary's DUI Laws

The Newer Calgary Impaired Driving laws You Need to Be Aware Of In Calgary and throughout Canada, the average person convicted of DUI will have their license suspended for one year…