Representing Yourself in a Criminal Case? One Calgary Defence Lawyer's Thoughts: Part 2
In Part 1 of this article, we took a look at the advantages you gain by hiring an experienced Calgary defence lawyer when you've been charged with a crime.
In Part 1 of this article, we took a look at the advantages you gain by hiring an experienced Calgary defence lawyer when you've been charged with a crime.
There's an old saying in the legal profession: A lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client.
Getting charged with a crime in Calgary is serious business.
No matter how careful, conscientious, and law-abiding you are, it is possible for anyone in Calgary to find themselves charged with a crime.
One of the central concepts to the legal system in Calgary and indeed, throughout Canada and in any democratic nation is that all people are created equal.
In case you haven't heard, drones, remote-controlled (and sometimes self-controlled) flying robots, are the next big thing.
Beginning in January 2016, a new "demerits" system will be put in place for Calgary drivers.
For most people in Calgary, being charged with a crime is one of the most frightening and stressful experiences they will ever face.
The Calgary Police Service has a new Chief! Roger Chaffin, a thirty year veteran of the CPS, has taken a vow (along with the rest of the Calgary Police) to make...