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Mann Law
Calgary, Alberta
Suite 765 - 2710, 17 Ave, SE
(403) 455-5181
Zuk Stewart Edgett
Calgary, Alberta
Suite 520, 630 – 6Th Avenue, SW
(403) 265-3739
Phillips Divorce Law.
Calgary, Alberta
1925 18 Ave, NE, #115
(403) 210-2612
Jared Craig Law
Calgary, Alberta
990 630 6th Avenue SW
(403) 402-8698
David G. Chow - Criminal Lawyer
Calgary, Alberta
4616 Valiant Drive N.W.
(403) 452-8018
Getz, Collins & Associates
Calgary, Alberta
300, 605 11 Ave SW
(403) 934-2500
Glossary of Legal Terms
Controlled substance
Any type of drug that the federal government has categorized as having a higher-than-average potential for abuse or addiction. Its manufacture, possession or use is regulated by the government through the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
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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