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Balfour Der has been described by the Calgary Herald as “arguably Calgary’s top defence counsel.” Balfour has consistently received the preeminent 5 out of 5 peer rating from lawyers and the judiciary.
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Der Barristers is a distinguished boutique law firm exclusively dedicated to the practice of criminal law. At the helm is Balfour Der, K.C., a legal luminary with a remarkable blend of experience and an unblemished reputation.
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- Hundreds of Sexual Assaults Each Year
- A Small Arsenal For Protection
- The Legal Risks of Arming Yourself
- Justice System Can Be A Blunt Instrument
- Staying Safe on City Streets
There are hundreds of sexual assaults every year in Calgary, ranging from groping to armed, physical attacks. In 2021, there were 744 sexual assaults against adults reported to Calgary police, with 699 of those offences resulting in minor or no physical injuries to the victim. Thirty-eight sexual assaults were carried out with weapons or threats, o...
To protect herself, Jane carries a small arsenal when she heads to her job. She works downtown as a server, usually leaving after last call, and walks about nine blocks to her apartment. "I have an alarm, I have pepper spray and I have, it's like a little dagger, basically," she said, referring to a small tool designed for breaking glass. When CBC ...
But while carrying an item for protection may seem like a simple solution, it can lead to a complicated ordeal. Long-time Calgary lawyer Balfour Der has prosecuted and defended women charged in self-defence cases — and he says there's no guarantee the self-defence argument will shield someone from charges. Der said cases of people being charged whi...
For Jane, the idea she could be charged for defending herself is inconceivable. "I can't imagine, though, being pulled into a court and being like, 'Well, it was either I get attacked in the streets or I pepper sprayed this person,'" she said. But Lisa Silver, a former criminal defence lawyer who teaches in the University of Calgary's faculty of la...
It's not just the legal repercussions people need to consider. Lorna Selig withSafe4Life, a company that teaches self-defence, also warns against arming yourself. "Carrying something that would produce harm in somebody else is probably not a great idea, mostly because it can be turned around and used against you," Selig said. She said things like p...
Apr 28, 2019 · Calgary lawyer Balfour Der represented the teen and says the case is never far from his mind.
H. Der, Balfour Q. was born in 1955. Education University of Saskatchewan (Bachelor of Arts). University of Saskatchewan (Bachelor of Laws). Career Worked at 645 7th Avenue., South.W., Calgary, Bachelor of Arts (Canada) specializing in Criminal Law. Admitted to the bar, 1980. Achievements
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Senior lawyer Balfour Der Q.C., alone, has represented over 4,000 clients in his ten years as a prosecutor, handled hundreds of cases as a senior trial and appeals counsel. This extensive...
