University of Calgary Improves for Law Students and Canada at Large
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Lawyers, after all is said and done, are people like anyone else.
If you're a frequent visitor, you know that I'm a big proponent of free speech.
One Calgary mom has had enough of the fear-based restrictions the current government is attempting to impose on all Canadians.
Following an incident where a 72-year old man was pulled to the ground from his truck and attacked by a Calgary Police Service dog, an investigation by the Alberta Serious…
A recent story in the Calgary Sun notes that the suspect in a violent crime that occurred twnety years ago will need to wait at least another year before his…
. . . and now much of his work seems to be in the process of disappearing. Click here to start with part 1 of this article.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms had a profound impact on the legal landscape in Calgary and throughout Canada, granting in clear black and white many of the basic…
Ezra Levant, a lawyer who stopped practicing law to become a columnist and sometime legal commentator for Sun News, is a man of strong opinions.
The controversial "Anti-Terrorism Act," also known as Bill C-51 before it was passed into law last month, is one more step in the erosion of Canadians' basic civil rights under…
Bill C-51, which passed into law last month as the Canadian Anti-Terrorism Act, has been controversial since its inception.
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…
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.
The Calgary Police Service claims they cannot reveal what, if any, types of hacking software they are using, for security reasons.
A driver convicted of impaired driving in Calgary may face consequences including license suspension or fines.
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…
A Calgary city council committee has approved a schedule of new penalties that may be applied to cab users who attempt to avoid paying their fares.
Overall, the crime rate in Calgary is plunging, so the fact that the rate of violent crimes in Calgary is on the rise may come as a surprise.
After being charged with a crime in Calgary, you are entitled to a fair trial to determine whether or not your are guilty in the eyes of the law.
Defence lawyers play a crucial role in the enforcement of the law in Calgary.
This is the fourth article in a series describing the basics of criminal defence cases as they make their way from law enforcement through the Calgary courts.
Being accused of a crime in Calgary is a scary thing.
Buying and selling on online classified sites like Craigslist can be nerve wracking.
When you've been arrested by the Calgary Police or charged with a crime in the Calgary courts, your world has been suddenly thrust into chaos.
In a bid to join the mobile wave and help make Calgary safer, the Calgary Police have released an app to give citizens and visitors a better way to access…