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Charged with Controlled Substance Possession? – Here’s What You Need to Know
The Canadian Controlled Drugs and Substances Act states that no one shall possess a substance that is listed in the Act. The Act organizes a large variety of banned substances into different schedules and includes opium, heroin, and other opiates, cocaine, PCP,...
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Charged with sexual assault? Here are some possible defenses
The Criminal Code of Canada defines Sexual Assault as an assault which is committed in circumstances that are sexual in nature and result in the violation of the sexual integrity of the victim. “Assault” is defined as the intentional application of force without the...
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You’ve been charged with DUI in Edmonton – now what?
You’ve spent the evening catching up with old friends. You socialized over a nice dinner and had a few drinks as the night wore on. Unfortunately, you made the choice to drive home and along the way you were stopped by police and tested for alcohol and drug...
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The right custody decision for your child
Child custody is one of the most contentious parts of a divorce agreement. Divorcing parents must make a shift in mindset when they move from dividing assets to negotiating child custody. Emotions must be set aside in order to make a decision based on the child's...
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5 Things to do before filing for divorce
Making the decision whether to file for divorce is difficult and often comes after a long period of compromise, personal reflection and struggling to “make it work.” However, if you feel ending your marriage or common-law relationship is your only option, it is...
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