R. v. D.T.D.

(Calgary, P.C. - Fraud/Obstruction).  This accused was charged with fraud and obstructing police by giving a false name. The accused had no criminal record and had unfortunately accumulating some administrative charges post these allegations. As a long time practicing Calgary criminal lawyer what I have seen is a disparity in the accumulation of administrative offences between people economically and socially disadvantaged and those who are not. For example, those who live in more transient living conditions are much more likely to commit administrative offences arising from a substantive allegation than those who are not. It's hard to maintain a residence when one doesn't have a stable home. Though I run a different practice with a different business model and as such, only handle a small number of Legal Aid or pro bono cases each year, I have immense respect for the Calgary criminal lawyers who have devoted themselves to helping people like DTD. Happily, DTD successfully defended the case after it was set for trial.  Sometimes fighting. a case at trial is the best option.  Searching for a Calgary fraud lawyer, call 403.452.8018 for a free consultation.