Being charged with a criminal offense can be a scary experience. The first thing you should worry about is securing your release from custody. See below to understand the reasons you can be held in custody.
If you have been released, you should consult a criminal lawyer well in advance of your court date.
There are many forms of release aside from cash. Accused people can be released by police on an undertaking, on release orders without financial obligations, on release orders with financial obligations but without a cash deposit, or a surety release order. You should retain a criminal lawyer to speak to the Crown on your behalf to secure their release.
You should apply to Legal Aid Alberta. Legal Aid Alberta provides lawyers to those who cannot afford a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer in mind, or the lawyer you want does not accept Legal Aid, you can ask for a lawyer to be assigned to you. There are some financial eligibility guidelines you must meet in order to qualify.
Alykhan assesses his ability to take Legal Aid on a case-by-case basis. Alykhan takes great pride in keeping a low file count to allow each file the time and dedication it deserves. Reach out to Alykhan to see if he will consider taking your file on Legal Aid.
The Criminal Code gives 3 reasons or grounds why someone can be held in custody. They are known as the primary ground, the secondary ground, and the tertiary ground. The primary ground is concerned with attendance at court. A judge or justice of the peace can deny your release because the Crown has shown that you will not show up to your trial date. The secondary ground is concerned with public safety. A judge or justice of the peace can deny your release because the Crown has shown that there is a substantial likelihood you will commit a further criminal offense. The tertiary ground is concerned with whether a reasonable member of the public would be shocked if you were released. A judge or justice of the peace can deny your release if the Crown has shown that a reasonable member of the public would be shocked by your release.
No. There are certain situations where you must show cause. This means that there are certain situations where the burden is on you to show that you should be released.
The most important quality of your criminal defense lawyer is trust. The lawyer-client relationship is based entirely on trust. If you feel you can trust your lawyer, that is always a good start. As well, it is important to communicate your expectations with your lawyer. If you set out realistic expectations, that will foster a better relationship
Alykhan understands that each person has unique financial circumstances. Alykhan has a range of payment plans available. Give Alykhan a call to figure out what works best for you.