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How to Beat Drug Charges in Canada

Drug charges are very serious. While many people believe that possessing a small amount of an illegal substance or recreational usage of illegal substances won’t do any harm, they are greatly mistaken. When someone is convicted of a criminal offence under the...

Driving Over 80 versus Impaired Driving

Everyone knows that you should never drive drunk. If you drink, leave your keys and take a cab. We hear this over and over again on commercials, radio ads and see this very message posted in bars and pubs. What happens if you do not think you are drunk? What...

What does a child’s best interest standard mean in court

When a married couple decides to end their marriage it inevitably impacts both parties. When a couple of file for divorce, the parties that are impacted with little or no say in the matter are the children. This is where the courts step in to ensure that the...

What’s the legal difference between annulment and divorce

There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding the difference between an annulment and a divorce in Alberta but the distinction is not as puzzling as it seems. If you find your marriage is over and you are looking at your options for legally ending it, depending on...

What happens when you are arrested for a criminal offense

Avoiding criminal activity is a priority for most people; however, whether or not someone has actually committed an offence, there is the possibility that they could face criminal charges. As such, people may not know exactly what process they will go through in being...

How do DUI charges affect a license in Alberta?

The Alberta Administrative License Suspension (AALS) applies to you and your license if you have been pulled over for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and you: were found to be in violation of the federal legal limits for alcohol, cannabis or a combination of both,...

How to get ready for your consultation with a family lawyer

Meeting with a family lawyer for the first time can be stressful. Many are unsure of what to expect and feel some anxiety because of that. At Kolinsky Law in Edmonton, we strive to make your experience as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Of course, the nature...

What are the 3 grounds for divorce?

Reasons for divorce in Canada are as varied and complicated as each relationship. Every divorcing couple brings individual reasons for the divorce to the negotiation table or the courtroom, but each must claim one of the three legal grounds for divorce under Canadian...

Charged with sexual assault? Here are some possible defenses

The Criminal Code of Canada defines Sexual Assault as an assault which is committed in circumstances that are sexual in nature and result in the violation of the sexual integrity of the victim. “Assault” is defined as the intentional application of force without the...

You’ve been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) – now what?

You’ve spent the evening catching up with old friends. You socialized over a nice dinner and had a few drinks as the night wore on. Unfortunately, you made the choice to drive home and along the way you were stopped by police and tested for alcohol and drug...

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