If You Are Charged With Theft, You Have Defences Available Theft charges are serious accusations. Theft, which is taking something that does not belong to you without the permission of the rightful owner, is punishable by as many as 10 years in prison if the value of the property stolen is more than $5,000.…
How Can I Tell if My Impaired Driving Case Will Go to Trial?
How Can I Tell if My Impaired Driving Case Will Go to Trial? The short answer is, you can’t. Many factors go into whether it is a good idea for you to fight charges at trial or try to negotiate the best deal you can get before trial. Those factors, of course, stem from…
Despite Changing Public Attitudes, Marijuana Offences Can Result in Serious Penalties
Despite Changing Public Attitudes, Marijuana Offences Can Result in Serious Penalties Over the past several years, the Canadian public and law enforcement’s attitude toward marijuana use has become increasingly more lax, especially in urban areas. Although changes to current marijuana laws on the books are coming sometime in 2018, no one under the age…
Will Marijuana Be Legal in Canada? What You Need to Know
Will Marijuana Be Legal in Canada? What You Need to Know Excited to try pot? Do you regret not sampling “reefer madness” while sitting in an abandoned parking lot in high school? If Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has his way, you could be taking a toke from your first joint by summer 2018. Bill…
FAQ About Licence Suspension in Alberta
FAQ About Licence Suspension in Alberta An impaired driving charge carries the risk of fines and imprisonment. However, drivers will also experience another punishment: under the Traffic Safety Act, any driver charged with an alcohol- or drug-related offence will have their licence suspended. At Bourdon Defence, we field many questions about the administrative…
Cyberbullying Charges in Calgary
Cyberbullying Charges in Calgary Teens and young children spend more and more of their time online, so it isn’t surprising that they fight online as well. Angry words that were once shouted in a school hallway are now likely to be expressed on social media pages like Facebook or Instagram. But when angry behavior…
Can the Police Stop You for No Reason?
Can the Police Stop You for No Reason? While police in Canada cannot make a traffic stop for no reason, the reasons for which they can stop a driver generally might seem to be slender justification. Those reasons are: If they suspect you have committed a crime; If they see you commit a…
Have You Been Accused of Causing a Drunk Driving Crash?
Have You Been Accused of Causing a Drunk Driving Crash? Each year, thousands of people are involved in drunk driving crashes in Canada. Impaired drivers can cause extensive propertydamage–smashing into other cars, storefronts, and even people’s homes. But the criminal justice system will get involved fast if you accidentally harm or even kill another…
Defending Against Home Invasion Charges
Defending Against Home Invasion Charges As the old saying goes, “a man’s home is his castle,” and the law attempts to protect people from unwarranted intrusions. Under the Canadian Criminal Code, home invasion is a variety of breaking and entering and is punishable by time in prison or a fine. If you’ve been accused…
Child Neglect Can Mean Jail Time
Child Neglect Can Mean Jail Time Parents who are unable to take care of their children face the prospect of losing them. But as a recent case out of southern Albertahas shown, parents could also face potential imprisonment for neglect. If you’ve been accused of neglecting your child, you need an Alberta criminal…