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Do not carry a concealed weapon in Alberta

People living in Alberta may wonder if they can carry some sort of concealed weapon with them when they go out in public, especially at night.

You have the right to protect yourself, within limits

A high-profile case in rural Alberta has raised questions about citizens’ rights to self-defence. In March 2020, two men stopped their truck on a public road near a farmer’s property. The landowner called his son and told him to bring a gun because he was concerned they were there to steal property.

Alberta’s IRS program puts efficiency ahead of fairness

The Alberta government claims that changes to the province’s impaired driving laws made at the end of 2020 “will keep our roads safer by providing serious and immediate consequences for all impaired drivers.” 

Criminal breach of trust usually involves employee theft

A criminal breach of trust occurs when someone abuses a position of authority for self-benefit and against the interests of the person to whom they owe the duty of trust. This charge is most commonly laid where an employee steals from their employer.

Catalytic converter thefts in Alberta

The theft of catalytic converters is on the rise across Canada, and Alberta is no exception. In 2021, there were 4,797 reported catalytic converter thefts in Alberta with 2,647 in Edmonton.

Fraud in Alberta has moved online

You can be charged with fraud if police believe you committed an offence where a person or the public was defrauded of any property, money or valuable security or service.

Intimate partner violence in Alberta

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is defined as any violent, threatening, dominating, coercive or controlling behaviour between past or present partners.

Police should not police themselves

Alberta needs a civilian board to oversee police forces in the province, so I am encouraged to see the province moving in that direction.

Now may be the time for an Alberta Provincial Police Service

If Alberta decides it should have a provincial police force instead of paying for services from the RCMP, now may be the ideal time to make that investment whiles surging oil demand and prices allow us to balance our budget.

What is the charge of mischief in relation to protests?

More than 100 people face charges related to the truckers’ protest in Ottawa. Those include mischief, obstructing police, disobeying a court order, assault, possessing a weapon and assaulting a police officer.

What Are My Defences Against a Child Pornography Charge?

Any visual or recorded material depicting someone under the age of 18 engaged in sexual activity or displaying their genitals is considered child pornography. The penalties vary depending on the charge and the circumstances, but upon conviction you will likely be facing jail time, not to mention the negative social stigma associated with the crime.

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