Visiting Calgary for the Stampede and Got Arrested? Here’s What Happens Next

Came for the rodeo. Stayed for the beer gardens. Got arrested.
Not exactly the souvenir you were hoping to bring home from the Calgary Stampede, right?

Every year, people from all over Alberta, BC, Saskatchewan (and honestly, across Canada) come to party hard in Calgary. But if you found yourself in the back of a police cruiser instead of an Uber, you’re not alone — and we can help.

Let’s break down what happens if you’re charged while visiting from out of town, and what to do if you’re trying to handle the mess from back home.

1. Yes, You Still Have to Deal With It

It doesn’t matter if you live in Vancouver, Regina, or Moose Jaw — if you’re charged with a crime in Alberta, you’ve got to deal with Alberta’s legal system.

That usually means:

• Court dates in Calgary

• Conditions you have to follow (like not returning to the Stampede Grounds or contacting certain people)

• And yes — even if you go home, the charge doesn’t go away.

If you ignore it, things get worse fast. Like… warrant-for-your-arrest kind of worse.

2. What Kind of Charges Are We Talking?

During Stampede, we see it all:

• Assault (aka bar fights, pushing, throwing a punch at 1am)

• Public intoxication or causing a disturbance

• Drug possession

• DUI or impaired driving

• Sexual assault allegations after a night out

Sometimes the charge is more serious than it sounds. Other times, it’s something we can help you resolve without you needing to come back to Alberta.

3. Can a Lawyer Handle It For You While You're Away?

Yes — and that’s what we do.

At Patmore Defence, Ryan can often appear in court on your behalf. That means:

• You don’t have to travel back and forth for every little court date

• We can manage the paperwork, updates, and legal strategy from here

• You stay informed while still living your life at home

It’s one less thing to stress about while you're trying to get back to work, school, or normal life.

4. You’re Not a Criminal — You Just Got Caught Up

Look, we get it. The Stampede is basically a non-stop party. Things escalate. You’re in a new city. Everyone’s drinking. And before you know it — boom. You’re in legal trouble.

This doesn’t make you a bad person. But you do need to take it seriously if you want to avoid long-term consequences like a criminal record, travel issues, or fines.

5. Call Us — We’ll Help You Get Through It

Whether you’re back in Kelowna or still in Calgary trying to figure out what the hell just happened, you don’t have to go through this alone.

Ryan’s been defending clients across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and BC for over 15 years. We know the system, we’ve handled hundreds of Stampede cases, and we’ll walk you through what to do — step by step.

📞 Call or text us: 403-909-4822
🌐 www.patmoredefence.com

Free consults. Fast response. Real help.
Let’s get you through this and back on track.