{"id":5641,"date":"2020-09-04T19:21:57","date_gmt":"2020-09-04T19:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oykhmancriminaldefence.com\/edmonton\/?page_id=5641"},"modified":"2026-08-11T16:33:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T23:33:58","slug":"edmonton-criminal-harassment-lawyers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/edmonton\/edmonton-criminal-harassment-lawyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Criminal Harassment Lawyers in Edmonton"},"content":{"rendered":"

A charge of criminal harassment under Section 264 of the Criminal Code<\/a> can result in a jail sentence and a permanent criminal record with potential lifelong consequences.<\/p>\n

If your actions have allegedly caused another person to reasonably fear for their safety, it is essential to speak to a lawyer from Strategic Criminal Defence as soon as possible after a complaint is made.<\/p>\n

We have defended many of these charges in Edmonton, and we are recognized with the Consumer Choice Award (2025, 2026), BBB A+ rating, and over 140 five-star Google reviews. Early legal advice from our team will focus on seeking your release and building a strong defence.<\/p>\n

We will strive to prevent a conviction and criminal record from shaping your future.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Accused of criminal harassment? Here\u2019s what to do next<\/h2>\n
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  1. Politely invoke your right to silence: <\/b>Never try to explain yourself or provide context to the police.<\/li>\n
  2. Contact a criminal defence lawyer before doing anything else: <\/b>Tell police you want to speak with a lawyer; then let your lawyer handle matters.<\/li>\n
  3. Do not contact the complainant under any circumstances: <\/b>Don\u2019t try to apologize or explain your actions, even if you are close to the complainant.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>