Brij Mohan & Associates provides criminal defence lawyer services in Calgary and throughout Southern Alberta. Our Calgary criminal defence lawyers represent clients facing arrest, bail proceedings, impaired driving, assault, drug offences, weapons allegations, fraud and serious criminal charges.
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Brij Mohan & Associates is a criminal defence lawyer serving Calgary and southern Alberta from our office at #1211 – 3730 108 Avenue NE. We represent people facing charges before the Calgary Courts Centre, from a first arrest through bail, trial or resolution. Call 403-717-8880 or 1 (800) 871-1196 for a free, confidential consultation.
A call from Calgary Police Service, or an arrest, is one of those moments where what happens in the first few hours can shape the rest of the case. Brij Mohan & Associates appears regularly at the Calgary Courts Centre, so we know the local Crown office, the duty counsel process and how a file actually moves once it’s opened.
This page focuses on Calgary and southern Alberta only. For other regions, see our national criminal defence page. Everything below is specific to how a charge moves through the Calgary system.
Family member in custody? Call us now. We can help locate the facility, confirm the court file and explain the next steps.
Nearly every criminal matter arising in Calgary starts at the Calgary Courts Centre downtown, which houses both the Provincial Court of Alberta and the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta. First appearances, bail hearings and most trials for provincial matters happen here. More serious indictable charges may proceed to the Court of King’s Bench, still within the same building.
First appearances, bail hearings and most trials
Summary and hybrid offences
Serious indictable matters and appeals
Custody pending a bail hearing or trial
We represent clients throughout the Lower Mainland. Surrey and Vancouver are shown below as local examples, alongside our broader regional coverage.
Including stops on Deerfoot Trail, Stoney Trail or Crowchild Trail.
Careful review of statements, context, credibility and release conditions.
Downtown and Beltline assault and disorder allegations.
Possession, trafficking, production and search-related issues.
Possession, authorization, search and alleged-control issues.
Theft, break and enter, mischief and related allegations.
Business, financial and energy-sector allegations.
Including murder, manslaughter and other complex allegations.
Calgary Police Service decides whether to release you with conditions and a future court date or hold you for a bail hearing.
If detained, a bail hearing is typically held at the Calgary Courts Centre, often within 24 hours.
If bail is denied or unavailable right away, you may be held at the Calgary Remand Centre pending a further hearing.
At the first appearance, the court confirms the charge and sets the next steps. This is not a trial.
Crown disclosure follows, and your lawyer reviews the evidence for factual and legal issues, including possible Charter applications.
The case then proceeds toward resolution, a pretrial application or trial, based on your instructions.
If Calgary Police Service stops, detains or arrests you, section 10 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms gives you the right to be told why and to speak with a lawyer without delay. Section 11 protects a person who has been charged, including the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.
These rights apply during a traffic stop on Deerfoot Trail, a check in the Beltline or downtown core, a home search, or a request to access a mobile phone. A Charter breach doesn’t automatically end a case, but it can support an application to exclude evidence or otherwise affect how the case proceeds.
Being asked for a statement, at the roadside, at a police station, or over the phone, is not something to handle without advice. Stay calm, confirm you want to speak with a lawyer, and avoid explaining your side of events before you’ve done that.
This applies whether you’ve already been charged or you’re only a witness or person of interest. Contact us before any interview whenever possible.
CRIMINAL AND IMMIGRATION LAW
Calgary is home to many permanent residents, temporary residents and foreign nationals working or studying in Alberta. A charge or conviction can affect admissibility, permanent residence or future entry to Canada. Brij Mohan & Associates practises both criminal defence and immigration law, so we can flag immigration risk before you make a decision on a plea or resolution.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Stay calm, ask why you’re being arrested, and ask to speak with a lawyer right away. Avoid discussing the allegation until you’ve received legal advice.
Most Calgary arrests are heard at the Calgary Courts Centre, though the exact timing and courtroom can depend on the charge and when you were arrested.
Many first-time and less serious charges result in release with conditions rather than a contested bail hearing. Whether that applies to you depends on the charge, your history and the circumstances of the arrest.
In Calgary, that’s usually the Calgary Remand Centre. Call us and we can help confirm the location and next court date.
No. A charge is an allegation. The Crown must prove every element of the offence beyond a reasonable doubt.
Yes. Call 403-717-8880 or 1 (800) 871-1196 for a free, confidential case review.
Brij Mohan & Associates
A criminal charge moves quickly, and early decisions matter. Our Calgary criminal defence team can review your situation, explain the court process and help you respond with a clear plan.
