Written By: Ravi Prithipaul If you have a DUI case in Edmonton, your interests are best served with legal representation. Hiring an experienced lawyer criminal with past success in defending DUI charges can substantially increase your chances of a favorable…Read more

Written By: Ravi Prithipaul Being charged with a criminal offence is a serious matter; the severe penalties that flow from a conviction can have life-altering consequences. If you or someone you care about is charged with a criminal offence, contact…Read more

Written By: Ravi Prithipaul Section 380 of the Criminal Code of Canada states that a person “…who, by deceit, falsehood or other fraudulent means, whether or not it is a false pretence within the meaning of this Act, defrauds the…Read more

Written By: Ravi Prithipaul Punishments for drug crimes vary enormously. Typically, trafficking offenses are punished more severely than possession. Two important factors to consider are the type of substance and quantity.  Possession or trafficking of “hard” drugs (such as cocaine,…Read more

Written By: Ravi Prithipaul Under the CDSA, trafficking means to to sell, administer, give, transfer, transport, send or deliver the substance or selling an authorization to obtain a substance or offer. A trafficking offence can also be proven if the…Read more

Written By: Ravi Prithipaul In basic terms, the prosecution must prove, where a person is charged with possession of a drug, that: The type of drug is one which is listed in the CDSA schedules; The accused person had either…Read more

Written By: Ravi Prithipaul Edmonton, Grand Prairie, and Peace River criminal law firms, including the office of Ravi Prithipaul, Q.C., frequently represent people accused of uttering threats. While charges of uttering a threat are a common part of a criminal…Read more

Written By: Ravi Prithipaul If there is a possibility that you could be convicted for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI), you will want to know if you could face travel restrictions.…Read more

Written By: Ravi Prithipaul A drunk driving arrest is serious and the consequences are more severe than ever. As a result of changes to federal law, sanctions for criminal drinking and driving are tougher. Also, provincial laws in Alberta lowered…Read more

Written By: Ravi Prithipaul In June 2016, the Edmonton Police Service’s bust of the Hell’s Angels followed a lengthy investigation and included the seizure of 21 firearms and 10 arrests. While investigations like these receive media coverage, there are significant…Read more