Legal Aid Alberta offers a free webinar for parents and youth on teen crime on Oct. 4

Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer on 630CHED to discuss upcoming webinar on teens and crime    Whether it’s a matter of poor judgment or something more serious, teen crime has always been a social challenge. Canada’s Youth Criminal Justice Act ensures swift legal action so that young people facing criminal charges clearly understand the connection […]

Gladue principles and factors: What you need to know

R. v. Gladue established guidelines for courts when dealing with Indigenous people     If you identify as an Indigenous person and find yourself charged with a criminal offence, the Court must consider these Gladue Principles and the Gladue Factors that apply to you. Be sure to ask your lawyer, duty counsel, or Indigenous court […]

Ask a Lawyer: Canadian Justice System v. American TV Legal Dramas

Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Cameron Mitchell addresses common misconceptions about our justice system and how our courts work    The allure of American legal dramas on TV like Law & Order and Suits often portray a day in the life of a lawyer with gripping courtroom showdowns and dramatic plot twists – but have you ever wondered just […]

A day in the life of a Contact Centre Intake Officer

Contact Centre team members are on the front lines of the justice system    It’s 8 a.m. on a Thursday morning. Susan Roth, Contact Centre Intake Officer (CCIO) at Legal Aid Alberta is beginning her shift for the day at LAA’s Contact Centre. Just minutes after clocking in, she answers a call from an individual […]

Ask a Lawyer: Upholding the rule of law for major cases

Ask a Lawyer: upholding the rule of law for major cases.

Legal Aid Alberta Advisory Counsel Katie Clarey appears on this month’s segment of Ask a Lawyer to talk about LAA’s Major Cases Panel   When you’re faced with serious criminal charges, it’s critical to have quality representation by your side – a lawyer with years of experience, knowledge and understanding of criminal investigations can make […]

50 years of access to justice: Legal Aid Alberta celebrates its 50th anniversary

Share your story, join a webinar and more ways to get involved     Legal Aid Alberta is marking its 50th anniversary with a year-long celebration dedicated to honouring our past and energizing for the future.   For 50 years, Legal Aid Alberta has been at the forefront of the fight for equal access to justice. […]

Tackling the cycle of addiction and crime

Legal Aid Alberta is playing an important role in Alberta’s therapeutic courts, supporting fairness in the criminal justice system     Drug treatment courts across Alberta are literally saving lives, according to the LAA staff duty counsel lawyers who represent their clients through the therapeutic court – and to the clients themselves. “I was entrenched […]

Ask a Lawyer: Legal challenges when co-parenting during the summer

Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Sunaina Kakkar joined Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about the challenges co-parents face during the summer and how overseas travel works when parents are in conflict.    Summer is officially here: For kids, this is a time for fun activities with friends and family, to try new and exciting […]