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What Happens If You’re Charged with Another Offence While on Bail in Alberta?

immediate legal repercussions. The Crown will likely seek to have your existing bail revoked, potentially resulting in detention until your trials. This complicates both your original and new cases, negatively impacting sentencing and your credibility with the court. This guide explains the process and underscores the critical need for immediate intervention from an experienced Criminal Defence Lawyer in Edmonton (David Kolinsky) to protect your freedom and build a strategic defence for all charges.<br><br>#Bail #BailHearing #BailConditions #BailRevocation #CriminalLaw #CriminalDefence #AlbertaBail

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What Happens If You’re Charged with Another Offence While on Bail in Alberta?

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  1. Charged with Another Offence While on Bail in Alberta? Facing new charges while on bail creates serious legal complications. Understanding your rights and immediate steps is critical to protecting your freedom and future in Alberta's justice system.

  2. Understanding Bail and Its Conditions What is Bail? Standard Conditions Bail allows individuals charged with criminal offences to remain free while their case proceeds through the courts. Courts grant bail based on offence seriousness, reoffending risk, and likelihood of attending court dates. • Reporting to a bail supervisor • Avoiding certain locations or people • Surrendering travel documents • Complying with curfews or check-ins Violating bail conditions can lead to immediate arrest and detention. A new charge while on bail significantly increases the risk of bail revocation.

  3. Immediate Legal Consequences New Arrest Bail Review Law enforcement may issue an immediate arrest warrant for the new offence. The Crown can request your existing bail be reviewed or revoked entirely. Additional Hearings Multiple court appearances complicate both your original case and new charge. Courts view new charges during bail very seriously, often considering them evidence of reoffending risk or failure to comply with legal obligations.

  4. Bail Revocation and Detention Risk Crown Application Crown applies to revoke your existing bail based on the new charge. Court Examination Court reviews whether you still meet criteria for release, including public safety risk. Potential Detention Bail may be revoked entirely, resulting in custody until trial for both offences. In some cases, conditions can be modified to allow continued release, but this requires convincing the court that you pose minimal risk and will comply with revised terms.

  5. Impact on Your Original Case Pattern of Non-Compliance Credibility Damage Increased Stakes New charges affect your credibility in court, making favourable outcomes harder to negotiate. Cumulative effect of multiple charges raises the stakes significantly, requiring strategic legal guidance. Judges may view repeated legal issues as disregard for court orders, influencing sentencing decisions.

  6. How a Criminal Defence Lawyer Can Help 01 Bail Hearing Representation Expert advocacy in bail hearings to fight for your continued release. 02 Negotiate Modified Conditions Work with the Crown to establish revised bail terms that allow release. 03 Case Analysis Identify procedural errors, evidence inconsistencies, or opportunities for diversion. 04 Strategic Defence Address each case strategically rather than reactively to protect your rights.

  7. Don't Navigate This Alone Being charged while on bail is a serious legal matter with potential long-term consequences for your freedom, record, and reputation. Promptly securing legal representation is essential to safeguard your rights and navigate the complexities of multiple cases simultaneously.

  8. Why Choose Kolinsky Law? Proven Expertise Aggressive Advocacy Strategic Approach David Kolinsky is recognised as one of the Best Criminal Defence Lawyers in Edmonton with a track record of success in complex cases. We fight tirelessly in court to protect your rights, your record, and your freedom at every stage. We develop unified defence strategies for all your charges to protect your overall interests and future.

  9. Our Comprehensive Services Emergency Support Immediate assistance for arrest situations and urgent bail matters. Bail Review Hearings Building powerful cases for your continued release at bail review hearings. Crown Negotiations Aggressively negotiating to modify conditions or seek favourable resolutions. Unified Defence Developing comprehensive strategies that address all charges strategically.

  10. Protect Your Freedom Today Contact Kolinsky Law Your future is on the line. Don't leave it to chance. Trust the proven expertise of David Kolinsky and our team of experienced Criminal Defence Lawyers in Edmonton. Phone:(780) 757-6400 Email: admin@kolinsky.ca Address: 212A – 10807 Castle Downs Road, Edmonton, AB From bail hearings to trial, we provide the aggressive defence you need. Call us now to start building your defence. CLICK TO READ THE COMPLETE GUIDE

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