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Domestic Violence Charges in Alberta
Criminal Defence Representation
Domestic violence allegations can result in immediate arrest, removal from the home, and strict no-contact conditions, even before any charge is proven.
White & Jeet Criminal Defence provides strategic representation for individuals facing Domestic Violence charges across Alberta. These cases often move quickly and can involve parallel criminal proceedings, emergency protection orders, and serious long-term consequences affecting family, employment, and housing.
Our defence lawyers represent clients throughout Calgary, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer, providing disciplined advocacy when liberty, reputation, and family relationships are at stake.
Key Takeaways
- Domestic Violence is not a standalone offence but a prosecutorial classification
- Charges often result in immediate no-contact and residence restrictions
- Allegations may proceed even if the complainant later recants
- Bail conditions can significantly affect parenting and employment
- Early legal intervention is critical to protect rights and future outcomes
Criminal Defence Representation Across Alberta
Domestic violence allegations frequently trigger a mandatory police response, arrest, and release conditions that separate the accused from their partner or family home. Courts in Alberta treat these cases seriously, and early hearings can shape how the matter proceeds. Prompt legal representation can affect bail terms, communication restrictions, and the framing of the allegations from the outset.
Understanding Domestic Violence Charges
Domestic violence charges typically involve allegations of assault, uttering threats, criminal harassment, mischief, or breaches of court orders where the complainant is an intimate partner or family member.
Assault-related allegations are governed by section 265 of the Criminal Code, with more serious allegations falling under section 266 or section 267 depending on the alleged harm.
Uttering threats is governed by section 264.1 of the Criminal Code, while criminal harassment allegations fall under section 264. Breach-related allegations commonly arise under section 145 where court-ordered conditions are alleged to have been violated.
How We Help
- Review police grounds for arrest and Charter compliance
- Assess credibility, consistency, and context of allegations
- Advocate for bail and seek variations to no-contact conditions
- Analyze disclosure for evidentiary weaknesses
- Engage the Crown to pursue withdrawals, reductions, or appropriate resolutions
The Defence Process
- Initial review of the allegations, disclosure, and release conditions
- Strategic assessment of evidentiary and Charter issues
- Court advocacy through bail hearings, applications, and trial proceedings
- Resolution focused on protecting liberty, family relationships, and long-term consequences
Common Charges & Scenarios
- Assault involving an intimate partner under s.266 Criminal Code
- Assault causing bodily harm under s.267 Criminal Code
- Uttering threats toward a partner or family member under s.264.1 Criminal Code
- Criminal harassment in a domestic context under s.264 Criminal Code
- Breach of no-contact or release conditions under s.145 Criminal Code
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be removed from my home?
Removal from the shared residence is common at the bail stage, particularly where no-contact conditions are imposed.
Can charges continue if the complainant recants?
Yes. The Crown may proceed if it believes there is sufficient evidence without the complainant’s cooperation.
Are domestic violence charges treated more seriously?
Courts in Alberta often impose stricter bail conditions due to public safety concerns and relationship dynamics.
Can bail conditions be changed?
In many cases, yes. Conditions can be reviewed and varied with proper legal advocacy.
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White & Jeet Criminal Defence represents clients facing complex and high-stakes criminal matters at every stage of the process, from first appearance through trial and appeal. We regularly defend serious violent allegations, drug and controlled substance offences, and financially or legally complex charges across Alberta.
Each case is approached with careful preparation, practical strategy, and a clear understanding of what is at stake. If your matter is urgent, call our 24/7 Help Line. Confidential. No obligation.
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Being charged with a criminal offence is a serious matter. Your liberty, reputation, and future may be at stake. Before you speak to anyone, you have the right to consult with counsel.
White & Jeet Criminal Defence is a team of criminal defence lawyers with offices in Calgary, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer, representing clients across Alberta.
We provide disciplined legal representation, clear and practical advice, and steady advocacy when the consequences are serious and the stakes are high.
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