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Law Offices of G. Shiskin
Calgary, Alberta
Bradie Building, Suite 990 630 6Th Ave SW
(403) 402-8698
Muenz Criminal Law
Calgary, Alberta
#2650 645 7 Avenue SW
(403) 543-6666
Fair Legal
Calgary, Alberta
550 - 1122 4 St SW
(403) 239-2249
Kay Mahoney Koustov Law
Calgary, Alberta
600 6 Ave SW Suite 210
(403) 620-2321
Elmer Chiu Legal Centre
Calgary, Alberta
Suite 403, 1701 Centre Street NW
(587) 355-4266
Dunn & Associates Criminal Defence Lawyers
Calgary, Alberta
Suite 2610, 801 – 6th Avenue S.W.
(403) 233-0443
Glossary of Legal Terms
Crown prosecutor
Lawyers who act for the federal, provincial and territorial governments and prosecute people accused of crimes on behalf of the Crown.
Indictable offence
Indictable offences are the most serious offences under the Criminal Code and they come with more serious punishments, up to a maximum penalty of life in prison.
Summary conviction
Summary convictions are used for lesser offences with penalties, fines and short jail time. They reflect the majority of offences as defined in the Code.
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Administration of Justice
Code Citations:
s.127 (1)