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November 3, 2020March 2, 2024

Distracted Driving. Is it only your cell phone?

driver with phone and coffee

There are many forms of distracted driving. Many think that distracted driving has to do with the cell phone only. The Traffic Safety Act sets out things that you are not allowed to do while driving and are considered offences under Alberta law.

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August 5, 2020August 15, 2023

Alberta Gives Police More Power

New Police Powers to Seize Vehicles and Impose Fines: Changes to Alberta’s Drinking and Driving Laws

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March 16, 2020August 16, 2023

MOUSTARAH AND COMPANY UPDATE

Temporary suspension of all in-person client meetings

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February 13, 2020August 16, 2023

SOBER OR IMPAIRED: EVEN IF YOU ARE INNOCENT, YOU CAN STILL LOSE YOUR LICENSE UNDER THE NEW IMPAIRED DRIVING LAWS.

The new Federal and Provincial impaired driving laws give the police broad powers. Continue reading “SOBER OR IMPAIRED: EVEN IF YOU ARE INNOCENT, YOU CAN STILL LOSE YOUR LICENSE UNDER THE NEW IMPAIRED DRIVING LAWS.”

October 28, 2019March 2, 2024

CAN I TRAVEL TO THE UNITED STATES WITH A CRIMINAL RECORD?

“If I have outstanding criminal charges can I still to travel to the U.S.?”
“Will I be stopped at the U.S. border if they see I have a criminal record from the past?”
“If my criminal charges have been stayed, am I cleared to travel to the U.S.?”

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February 13, 2019March 2, 2024

I have been Arrested – What are my Rights?

Police in Canada have broad powers to arrest individuals whom they encounter. Continue reading “I have been Arrested – What are my Rights?”