Bike lanes could have avoided confrontation and criminal charges

Bike lanes could have avoided confrontation and criminal charges OFFENCE: Mischief over $5000.00 RESULT: charge stayed LAWYER: Sean Fagan Regina v. S.L. – July 2018 Charges: Sections  430(3) of the Criminal Code of Canada On a hot summer day, S.L. was driving home on a back highway at the foot of the rocky mountains, when he came up behind a cyclist, who …

Man tells Officers he will bet $1,000,00 that his lawyer, Fagan, will win his case

While in back of Police Car, Man tells Officers he will bet $1,000,00 that his lawyer, Alberta Criminal Lawyer, Fagan, will win his case OFFENCE: Impaired Driving, Driving over 80, and Driving while suspended RESULT: All charges were withdrawn DEFENCE LAWYER: Sean Fagan Regina v. C.C. – June 2018 Charges: Sections  259(4), 253(1)(a), and 253(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada Two …

Theft of own exotic car and Insurance Fraud

SUMMARY: alleged to have stolen his own exotic car, and thereafter, committed insurance fraud OFFENCE: Public mischief and Fraud over $5000.00  (insurance fraud) RESULT: Charge Dismissed DEFENCE LAWYER: Sean Fagan Regina v. A.C. – May 2018 Charges: Section 140(2) Criminal Code of Canada – Public Mischief Section 380(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada – Fraud over $5000.00 (insurance fraud) It is alleged that A.C. was …

Traffic stop in Royal Oak leads to Trafficking charges

An unjustified traffic stop by Calgary Police in Royal Oak leads to trafficking charges OFFENCE: Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking RESULT: Charges stayed DEFENCE LAWYER: Sean Fagan REGINA v. I.S. – June 2018 CHARGES: Sections  5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act x 2  Two officers of the Calgary Police Service (“CPS”) were on patrol in Royal Oak, a Northwest …

Back to Back Arrest – Back to Back Bail

OFFENCE: multiple thefts, multiple possession of drugs, possession of a firearm, trespass, mischief RESULT: Released DEFENCE LAWYER: Sean Fagan Regina v. J.W. – April 2018 Charges: Multiple charges contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Criminal Code The police allege that J.W trespassed, broke into a closed refinery, and stole numerous raw materials and tools.  In April 2018, the …

Accident not Assault causing bodily harm

OFFENCE: Assault causing bodily harm RESULT: Not guilty DEFENCE LAWYER: Sean Fagan Regina v. D.R. – May 2018 Charges: Sections  267(b) Criminal Code of Canada – Assault with Weapon R.D. and his girlfriend were cleaning the house, having some drinks, and enjoying the first good day of weather that they had in a long time.  A few drinks became a few too many, …

Suspected Prowlers detained without cause

Suspected Prowlers Pulled over on mere police suspicion OFFENCE: Refusal to provide a breath sample RESULT: Charge Dismissed DEFENCE LAWYER: Sean Fagan Regina v. K.D. – April 2018 Charges: Sections  254(2) Criminal Code of Canada Two members of the Calgary Police Service (“CPS”) were on patrol in a family oriented suburb in South Calgary.  During the course of their patrols, they observed …

Hawc helicopter catches race motorcycle

OFFENCE: Dangerous Driving and Failure to Remain at the Scene of an Accident – motorcycle RESULT: Not guilty (resolved by way of traffic ticket) DEFENCE LAWYER: Sean Fagan Regina v. R.D. – May 2018 Charges: Sections  249(1) Criminal Code of Canada – dangerous operation of a motor vehicle Hawc Helicopter catches a Race motorcycle R.D. was alleged to have crashed his racing …

Road rage leads to blows and monster truck rally

OFFENCE: Assault RESULT: Charge Withdrawn DEFENCE LAWYER: Sean Fagan Regina v. K.Q. – May 2018 Charges: Sections  266 Criminal Code of Canada – Assault  Everyone has experiences with bad drivers in Calgary.  Some brush it off, some flip the bird, and on rare occasions, punches are thrown and a car is run over.  In this case, K.Q. was operating a vehicle on …

911 Call – Guns

OFFENCE: Gun and Weapons offences RESULT: All Charges Withdrawn DEFENCE LAWYER: Sean Fagan Regina v. J.B. – March 2018 Charges: Sections  91(1) and 86(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada Police respond to 911 call and Seize Multiple Firearms The police responded to a 911 hang-up at a residence just outside of Calgary, AB.  When the police arrived, they discovered ammunition scattered …