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Kim Ross appeared in the Court of King's Bench, making submissions before the Associate Chief Justice of Alberta on behalf of his client in an extremely rare legal matter, s745.61(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada, or colloquially the 'faint hope clause.'
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In Canada, everyone has a right to be considered for bail. However, this is not an easy task as the availability of bail varies significantly depending on an accused person’s charges.
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Salman Khan's charges were withdrawn by the Crown Prosecution Service today.
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Ross Lutz Dunn & Deshaye is proud to sponsor the Team Alberta U19 Male Field Lacrosse Team!
Read MoreDrug Offences
Drug prosecutions often depend on how evidence was gathered. Search warrants, seized phones, surveillance, and police procedure can become central to the defence from the earliest stage of the case.
Read MoreSexual Offences
Sexual assault prosecutions are often factually disputed and legally sensitive. They require careful preparation, close attention to evidence, and a disciplined approach to detail rather than broad assumptions.
Read MoreBail
In serious criminal matters, a bail hearing is often the first stage that can materially affect the direction of a case. Understanding what the court considers can help explain why early defence preparation matters.
Read MoreImpaired Driving
Impaired driving cases are often treated as routine, but many still turn on procedure, statutory compliance, and technical evidence. A careful review can matter more than the charge initially suggests.
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An appeal is not a second trial. It is a legal challenge to a conviction, sentence, or ruling, and it depends on whether there is a proper basis to argue that the result should be reviewed by a higher court.
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Fraud and white collar cases often depend on records, inferences, and context. The defence in these matters usually begins with careful review of documents and a close analysis of how the Crown has built its theory.
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