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Sean Fagan
Calgary, Alberta
#306 – 1117 1 St SW
(403) 815-8099
J.S. Patel
Calgary, Alberta
Kpm Barristers Chambers, Suite 2300, 444 - 5Th Avenue, S.W.
(403) 585-1960
Millennium Law Chambers
Calgary, Alberta
Unit 215-4850 Westwinds Dr NE
(403) 668-4300
M.C. Gilchrist Professional Corporation
Calgary, Alberta
Suite 210, 600 6 Avenue SW
(403) 512-2111
Shim Law
Calgary, Alberta
634 6 Ave SW #810
(403) 476-2011
Dunn & Associates Criminal Defence Lawyers
Calgary, Alberta
Suite 2610, 801 – 6th Avenue S.W.
(403) 233-0443
Glossary of Legal Terms
Indictable offence
Indictable offences are the most serious offences under the Criminal Code and they come with more serious punishments, up to a maximum penalty of life in prison.
Probation
Probation is ordered by the Court and allows the offender to serve their sentence in the community, subject to conditions prescribed in a probation order.
Summary conviction
Summary convictions are used for lesser offences with penalties, fines and short jail time. They reflect the majority of offences as defined in the Code.
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