Many offenses that previously resulted in a fine or probation, such as assault, now attract jail sentences, for which the law often imposes a mandatory minimum period measured in years. Our criminal lawyer in Calgary has successfully defended these cases, involving assault and violent offenses in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Nunavut. A marked increase in crimes of violence has given rise to tougher laws, increased vigilance by the police, and stiffer sentences by the courts. These cases often involve the media and evoke powerful emotional responses. The result is pressure from a misinformed public to convict and imprison. Many offenses that previously resulted in a fine or probation now attract jail sentences, for which the law often imposes a mandatory minimum period measured in years. The success of Sean Fagan Criminal Defence Lawyer against these charges often involves challenging the credibility and reliability of witnesses through effective cross-examination.
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