Driving offences are common criminal charges.
Being charged does not make you a criminal. Understanding this is an important aspect to us acting as your legal representative.
Driving dangerously is a crime in Canada and can carry with it serious and long-lasting consequences. Dangerous Driving can include excessive speeding, weaving, or other driving that puts members of the public at risk.
As part of Northcott Edgerton Barristers’ focus on traffic-related offenses, we have successfully litigated many dangerous driving trials with a successful conclusion and saved many clients their licenses. Contact us 24 hours a day if you have been arrested for Dangerous Driving.
Driving while prohibited can mean many things. Perhaps your license has been suspended. Perhaps you have been disqualified from driving but desperately need to be somewhere and you take a risk hoping no one will catch you. Regardless of the reason, driving without a license can carry serious legal consequences ranging from simple fines to a period of imprisonment.
If you have been arrested for driving without a proper license, you need to know your rights and options. Contact the lawyers at Northcott Edgerton Barristers for assistance 24 hours a day.
Driving without a license can mean many things. Perhaps you forgot it at home or perhaps it is suspended. Perhaps you have been disqualified from driving but desperately need to be somewhere and you take a risk hoping no one will catch you. Regardless of the reason, driving without a license can carry serious legal consequences ranging from simple fines to a period of imprisonment. If you have been arrested for driving without a proper license, you need to know your rights and options.
Contact the lawyers at Northcott Edgerton Barristers for assistance 24 hours a day.
Getting into an accident can be a scary thing but it is important to know that you have a responsibility to remain at the scene until a police officer tells you that it is ok to go. You also need to report the accident, either directly to an officer or in writing. Failure to do this can be both a traffic offense as well as a serious criminal offense. It is vital that you know your rights and responsibilities both right after an accident and the days following it.
If you have been in an accident and need assistance dealing with members of police, contact Northcott Edgerton Barristers 24 hours a day.
All it can take is one extra glass of wine with dinner or one too many beers at the game and you can find yourself facing criminal charges for impaired driving, DUI or an “over 80” offense or you could be charged if you refuse to provide a breath sample to police. The consequences can be severe and last for years.
Police can now issue Immediate Roadside Sanctions (including fines, licence suspensions and vehicle seizures) for Impaired Driving offences without laying Criminal Charges.
On December 1, 2020, Alberta enacted new provincial laws for dealing with impaired drivers. In most cases, if you are charged with your first impaired driving offence, you will be charged under the new Provincial Administrative Penalties Act instead of the Criminal Code. However, depending on the circumstances of the charges, drivers may still be criminally charged in addition to the roadside sanction.
If you are issued an Immediate Roadside Sanction, you only have 7-days to file an appeal. It is important to get in contact with an experienced criminal lawyer immediately to ensure your rights to appeal are preserved.
The lawyers at Northcott Edgerton Barristers have over 30 years of combined experience defending impaired driving charges in Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary. We have a proven record of getting the best results for our clients across Alberta. We are available 24 hours a day to assist you if you have been arrested.
Getting into an accident can be a scary thing but it is important to know that you have a responsibility to remain at the scene until a police officer tells you that it is ok to go. You also need to report the accident, either directly to an officer or in writing. Failure to do this can be both a traffic offense as well as a serious criminal offense. It is vital that you know your rights and responsibilities both right after an accident and the days following it. If you have been in an accident and need assistance dealing with members of police, contact Northcott Edgerton Barristers 24 hours a day.
If you have been caught taking racing passed the video games and on to the streets then you need to know that you could be facing serious criminal consequences.
If you are arrested for street racing, it’s vital to know your rights, especially the right to silence. Contact the experienced lawyers at Northcott Edgerton Barristers for assistance 24 hours a day.
Did you know you can get a traffic ticket while not even driving a vehicle? The traffic offense of stunting can include alerting oncoming drivers to a radar trap or placing an offensive sign on a roadway. It can also include such things as excessive vehicle noise. Simply paying the fine can have long lasting consequences for your ability to drive and for your insurance premiums. If you are charged with stunting you need to know your rights. Contact the experienced lawyers at Northcott Edgerton Barristers for assistance 24 hours a day.
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