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Criminal Appeals in Alberta
Criminal Defence Representation
Losing your freedom, record, or future does not always end with a conviction or sentence.
White & Jeet Criminal Defence provides strategic representation for individuals pursuing Criminal Appeals across Alberta. Appeals focus on reviewing legal, procedural, or evidentiary errors that may have affected the outcome of a trial, verdict, or sentence, and they require disciplined analysis rather than re-litigation of facts.
Our defence lawyers represent clients throughout Calgary, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer, providing focused appellate advocacy when convictions, sentences, or legal rulings must be challenged.
Key Takeaways
- Criminal Appeals are reviews of legal or procedural errors, not new trials
- Strict filing deadlines apply, and delay can eliminate appeal rights
- Appeals may challenge convictions, sentences, or specific legal rulings
- Appellate courts focus on errors of law and fairness, not credibility
- Successful appeals may result in a new trial, acquittal, or varied sentence
Criminal Defence Representation Across Alberta
Understanding Criminal Appeals in Alberta
Criminal appeals are governed by Part XXI of the Criminal Code, including s.673 Criminal Code, which sets out appeal rights and procedures. Appeals do not re-weigh evidence or reassess credibility unless a legal error affected how evidence was admitted or evaluated.
Depending on the case, appeals may arise from proceedings in Provincial Court or the Court of King’s Bench and may involve convictions, acquittals, or sentencing decisions. The focus is whether the law was applied correctly and whether the process was fair.
How We Help
- Conduct full review of transcripts, exhibits, and trial rulings
- Identify appealable errors of law or procedural unfairness
- Advise on timelines, risks, and likelihood of success
- Prepare written appeal factums and legal submissions
- Advocate before appellate courts with focused oral argument
The Defence Process
- Initial assessment of conviction, sentence, or ruling
- Strategic identification of viable grounds of appeal
- Preparation of written appellate materials
- Oral argument and pursuit of appellate relief
Common Charges & Scenarios
- Appeals from conviction under s.675 Criminal Code
- Appeals from sentence under s.675 Criminal Code
- Appeals from summary conviction matters under s.813 Criminal Code
- Appeals based on errors of law, Charter rulings, or misapplied procedure
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I appeal a criminal conviction?
Yes. Convictions may be appealed where there is an identified error of law, procedural unfairness, or another reviewable issue.
Is there a deadline to file an appeal?
Yes. Criminal appeals are subject to strict filing deadlines. Missing them can result in losing the right to appeal.
Will an appeal result in a new trial?
Not always. Appellate courts may dismiss the appeal, order a new trial, enter an acquittal, or vary a sentence depending on the issue and the remedy sought.
Can a sentence be appealed?
Yes. Sentences may be appealed where they are alleged to be unfit or imposed in error.
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Criminal Charges We Defend in Alberta
Focused defence across a wide range of criminal charges in Alberta.
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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Experienced Criminal Defence Lawyers
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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Our Office Locations
Lethbridge, AB
Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0N9
Calgary, AB
Calgary, AB, T2E 7H7
Medicine Hat, AB
Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 0H5
Red Deer, AB
Red Deer, AB, T4N 6X2