Criminal Defence Lawyer Blog 

Understanding the Legal Framework for Bail in Alberta The “Three Grounds” for Detention Bail decisions  are guided by section 515 of the Criminal Code, which outlines three grounds for detention. The primary ground  addresses whether the accused will attend court as required. The secondary ground  considers public safety, including the risk of committing further offences or interfering with witnesses. The tertiary ground  focuses on maintaining confidence in the administratio