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Zuk Stewart Edgett
Calgary, Alberta
Suite 520, 630 – 6Th Avenue, SW
(403) 265-3739
Wasney Law
Calgary, Alberta
800 6 Ave SW #370
(403) 808-1445
The Law Office of Patrick C. Fagan
Calgary, Alberta
1117 1 St SW
(403) 517-1777
Mahoney Criminal Defence
Calgary, Alberta
Suite 210, 600 – 6 Avenue SW
(403) 617-0035
Llewellyn Law
Calgary, Alberta
2440 Kensington Road, NW
(403) 471-6120
McKay Ferg LLP
Calgary, Alberta
Suite 1800 639 5 Ave SW
(403) 984-1919
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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