Tag Archives: Traffic Court

Alberta’s “Traffic Court Reform”: One Step Closer to a Police State

Posted on March 13, 2014 by susanonthesoapbox

Justice Minister Denis is touting “Traffic Court Reform” as a “citizen-friendly” dispute resolution process to “resolve” traffic tickets.  It’s also the first step into a quagmire that erases our civil liberties in order to save money (and help the minister … Continue reading →

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What Would It Take to Make you Plead Guilty? Alberta Revamps Traffic Court

Posted on April 7, 2013 by susanonthesoapbox

What would it take to make you plead guilty to a crime you didn’t commit?  One hundred dollars?  One thousand dollars?  Need more information? Okay, what if the crime isn’t serious?  And if you plead guilty you can avoid the … Continue reading →

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