Are you looking for a criminal lawyer in Calgary? In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the number of crimes that attract jail sentences. In most cases, this is because the law now sets a mandatory minimum period in which the offender must serve. The number of people who commit violent offenses has also increased, which means that tougher laws are being brought in to deter them. The moment after an act of violence can determine whether you are named as an assailant or a victim – and this decision often dictates whether your case goes to trial. If you are accused of violent offenses, getting legal advice immediately will help you challenge witnesses' credibility, save your case by excluding statements that may inadvertently destroy it, and get you out of jail on time. Sean Fagan Criminal Defence Lawyer has successfully defended these cases involving assault and violent offenses.