Michael Oykhman
When can the police seize my gun?
If the police have reasonable and probable grounds to believe that an offence has been committed that involves a firearm, or that a firearm has been used in the commission of an offence, the police have the power to obtain a warrant to search for the weapon and seize it. In certain exigent circumstances, the police can conduct a warrantless search for a firearm. ...
What is a firearms offence?
You will be charged with a firearms offence when you fail to comply with the laws and regulations that govern the use of firearms set out in the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act. There are a range of firearms offences and penalties under the Firearms Act and the Criminal Code. Some of the most common firearms offences are: Use Offences: Use offences include ...
How are firearms regulated in Canada?
In Canada, unlike in the United States, there is no right to bear arms. Here, the use and ownership of firearms is heavily regulated by provincial and federal statutes and regulations, as well as municipal by-laws. If you contravene the laws and regulations that govern the use of firearms in Canada, you can be charged with a criminal offence or a non-criminal regulatory offence. In ...
What effect will a discharge have on my criminal record?
A discharge is not a criminal conviction in Canada. Rather, it is a sentencing measure that will allow an offender to avoid a criminal record after you have been found guilty of a criminal offence. However, it does not mean that it will not show up on your record at all. After being granted a conditional discharge, it will show up on criminal record ...
Understanding SafeRoads Alberta Challenges
SafeRoads Alberta (“SafeRoads”) is an administrative branch of the Alberta government that deals with impaired driving offences that are alcohol or drug-related. The SafeRoads initiative was created in December 2020 to address the significant backlog Alberta’s court system was facing due to the substantial amount of time and resources required to resolve traffic issues. The aim is to lessen the burden on the ...
What are the best defences to a dangerous driving charge?
The best defence to your dangerous driving charge will depend heavily on the unique circumstances of the offence. To find out the best defence to your charges, you should contact one of our criminal defence lawyers as soon as possible. We will fully review your case and will provide you with an opinion as to how we can best defend your dangerous driving charge. ...
What is an arrest warrant?
In Canada, there are different types of warrants that can be issued by the court for your arrest including an arrest warrant, a bench warrant, a bench warrant to hold, and a telewarrant. Arrest Warrants An arrest warrant is a document that is endorsed by the court which identifies the name of an accused, the offence that the accused is alleged to have ...
How to Find Out If There Is a Warrant for My Arrest?
The most common ways to find out about an arrest warrant include making an inquiry at your local police station, contacting a court clerk, or hiring a criminal defence lawyer. Options which do not involve retaining a criminal defence lawyer can be risky, as it is possible you will be arrested and have little to no insight about how to resolve your case ...
