Calgary Criminal Lawyers
Criminal Lawyer in Calgary, Alberta
Three Dimensions Law advises people in Calgary who have been charged with an offence or are being investigated, explaining the Alberta criminal court process, the rights that apply at each stage, and the realistic options available. If you have been charged, the most important immediate steps are to obtain legal advice before speaking to investigators and to note every court date. Please contact us to confirm the specific matters the firm is currently accepting and to arrange a consultation.
Common Matters
Criminal Law matters we handle
First appearance and bail
Understanding release conditions, court dates and what happens at the first appearance.
Disclosure review
Obtaining and reviewing the Crown's disclosure to assess the case.
Charter and rights issues
Whether rights were respected during arrest, search and questioning.
Resolution discussions
Negotiating with the Crown where resolution is in the client's interests.
Trial preparation
Preparing a defence where the matter proceeds to trial.
Understanding the issue
What to do first
You are entitled to speak with a lawyer. Exercise that right before giving a statement. Do not discuss the allegations with anyone other than your lawyer, and comply strictly with any release conditions — breaching a condition can create a further charge.
How the process moves
Criminal matters in Alberta typically proceed through a first appearance, disclosure, discussions with the Crown, and then either resolution or trial. Each stage has dates that must be met. Missing a court date has serious consequences.
How Three Dimensions Law can help
- Explaining the charge, the process and the realistic options
- Obtaining and reviewing disclosure
- Advising on release conditions and compliance
- Conducting discussions with the Crown
- Preparing and conducting a defence where the matter proceeds
What to expect
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Urgent advice
Immediate guidance on rights, conditions and upcoming dates.
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Disclosure
The Crown's materials are obtained and reviewed.
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Assessment
We explain the strengths and weaknesses of the case candidly.
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Path forward
Resolution discussions or trial preparation, as appropriate.
Calgary and Alberta relevance
Our office is in downtown Calgary at 816 7 Ave SW, Suite 500, and we act for clients throughout the city and elsewhere in Alberta. Matters of this kind are governed by Alberta legislation and are heard, where court is required, in the Alberta Court of Justice or the Court of King's Bench of Alberta depending on the nature and value of the claim.
We will tell you at the outset which forum and framework applies to your matter, and what that means for timing and cost.
Areas we serve
Further information
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Legal Questions
Criminal Law questions we are often asked
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