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Mann Law
Calgary, Alberta
Suite 765 - 2710, 17 Ave, SE
(403) 455-5181
Snukal Law Office
Calgary, Alberta
Suite 1160, 444 - 5Th Avenue SW
(403) 538-5646
Getz, Collins & Associates
Calgary, Alberta
300, 605 11 Ave SW
(403) 934-2500
Dartnell Lutz
Calgary, Alberta
#607, 888 - 4 Avenue SW Calgary, Ab, T2P 0V2, Canada
(403) 264-8484
Amery Law
Calgary, Alberta
Suite 103, 112-28 Street SE
(403) 293-5353
Alain Hepner Q.C
Calgary, Alberta
921 - 18 Avenue SW
(403) 727-5330
Glossary of Legal Terms
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.
Probation
Probation is ordered by the Court and allows the offender to serve their sentence in the community, subject to conditions prescribed in a probation order.
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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