What is the Legal Blood Alcohol Limit?
Driving when drunk is hazardous to your health and future. It also puts other drivers at serious risk. In Alberta and throughout Canada, the way [...]
Your Rights During a Breathalyzer Test
Being pulled over by the police can be stressful and frightening—even if you are sure you have not broken any laws. But if you are [...]
Is a DUI a Criminal Offence in Canada?
DUI (driving under the influence) is a term primarily used in the U.S. In Canada, it is legally called driving while impaired. Whatever you choose [...]
First DUI Offence in Alberta: What are the Penalties and Consequences?
Maybe it was a few beers too many at a party or getting stoned on cannabis and then getting behind the wheel. If you get [...]
What are the Penalties for Impaired Driving in Alberta?
According to a recent Edmonton Journal article, Alberta drivers injured in crashes are more likely to test positive for driving while impaired than the national [...]
Indictable Criminal Offence: What is it?
After several years of lower crime rates, mostly due to the pandemic, violent crime is on the rise in Alberta. Under Canadian law, crimes are [...]