Alberta Justice
Judge denies request to revoke guilty plea in dangerous driving case that killed Alberta woman
Todd Lambert, 51, admitted to being behind the wheel of a car that slammed into the back of Natalie Anne Hawkins’ SUV at a speed of more than 200 kilometres an hour. Continue reading
Alberta Justice says courthouse gave ‘inaccurate information’ about tissues, water not being provided
An Alberta Justice official has confirmed Global News reports that court staff told people tissues and water would no longer be provided, but she says they were “mistaken.” Continue reading
Woman pushes back on Alberta minister’s denial that witnesses will no longer get tissues in court
After the province’s justice minister denied reports witnesses would no longer be supplied with tissues in Alberta courtrooms, a woman told Global News she was told just the opposite in a courtroom earlier this week. Continue reading
Alberta justice minister denies courtroom cuts; sources maintain tissues, water removed
Sources were told anyone in a courtroom would be required to supply their own tissues and there would be a change to how water would be provided. Continue reading
Alberta privacy commissioner has concerns with ID-scanning plan at liquor stores
A plan to crack down on violent robberies at liquor stores by scanning people’s IDs before allowing them inside has Alberta’s privacy commissioner concerned. Continue reading
Alberta Justice makes cuts forcing victims to bring own tissues, water to court
“There [are] budget cuts and there’s silliness, and this obviously falls into the line of silliness,” said Ian Savage, president of the Calgary-based Criminal Defence Lawyers Association. Continue reading
Man who struck and killed Alberta woman in car at 200 km/h fires lawyer again
By Sarah Ryan Reporter
The family of an Alberta mother who was killed when her SUV was rear-ended at an exceptionally high rate of speed shook their heads in court Friday as the case faced another delay. Continue reading
Edmonton nightclub consultant found guilty of 5 counts of sexual assault, not guilty of 8
Matthew McKnight was charged with 13 counts of sexual assault. The jury found him not guilty of the remaining eight charges. Continue reading
Man sentenced to 3 years in prison for deadly 2017 hit and run in west Edmonton
Justin Handbury, 33, was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for the death of Jade Belcourt and injuring Jordan Cork, Belcourt’s brother. Continue reading
Date set for court to hear Crown’s appeal of David and Collet Stephan verdict
In his ruling, Justice Terry Clackson sided with an expert for the defence, who said the child died from a lack of oxygen and not bacterial meningitis. Continue reading