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Crimes & offences
Defending Yourself: Breach of a Court Order
Defending Yourself: Breach of a Court Order
Describes how to defend yourself if you’re charged with breach of a court order
Defending Yourself: Mischief
Defending Yourself: Mischief
Describes how to defend yourself if you’re charged with mischief
Defending Yourself: Possession of an Illegal Drug
Defending Yourself: Possession of an Illegal Drug
Describes how to defend yourself if you’re charged with possession of an illegal drug
Defending Yourself: Possession of Property Under $5,000 Obtained by Crime
Defending Yourself: Possession of Property Under $5,000 Obtained by Crime
Describes how to defend yourself if you’re charged with possession of property under $5,000 obtained by crime
Defending Yourself: Theft Under $5,000
Defending Yourself: Theft Under $5,000
Describes how to defend yourself if you’re charged with theft under $5,000
How to Appeal Your Conviction
How to Appeal Your Conviction
Explains how to appeal a conviction for a summary or indictable criminal offence if you don’t have a lawyer
How to Appeal Your Sentence
How to Appeal Your Sentence
Explains how to appeal your sentence if you’ve been convicted of a summary or indictable criminal offence and don’t have a lawyer
If You Can’t Get Legal Aid for Your Criminal Trial
If You Can’t Get Legal Aid for Your Criminal Trial
How to apply for a free lawyer if you’re facing a serious and complicated criminal charge, but can’t get legal aid or afford a lawyer
Crimes & offences, Legal help & lawyers, Legal system & courts
If You’re Charged with a Crime
If You’re Charged with a Crime
Outlines what happens when you’re charged with a criminal offence
Representing Yourself in a Criminal Trial
Representing Yourself in a Criminal Trial
Explains what happens when an accused person wants to plead not guilty to a summary offence
Speaking to the Judge Before You’re Sentenced
Speaking to the Judge Before You’re Sentenced
Describes what a convicted person can say to the judge before the judge decides on a sentence
The Criminal Court Process (leaving abuse)
The Criminal Court Process (leaving abuse)
Explains the legal process if your partner is charged with assault and has to go to court and you may have to be a witness
Separation & divorce, Abuse & family violence, Crimes & offences, Refugees & immigrants
The Criminal Court Process (leaving abuse)
Le processus du tribunal criminel
Explique le processus juridique si votre conjoint est accusé d’agression et doit comparaître devant le tribunal et que vous devrez peut-être être témoin
Separation & divorce, Abuse & family violence, Crimes & offences, Refugees & immigrants
When You’re Told to Have “No Contact”
When You’re Told to Have “No Contact”
Explains what it means when the court makes a no contact order against you
Abuse & family violence, Crimes & offences, Legal system & courts
Debt
Consumer and Debt Law
Consumer and Debt Law
A key resource for advocates and other legal professional helping clients with consumer or debt problems.
Families & children
Keeping Aboriginal Kids Safe
Keeping Aboriginal Kids Safe
Explains the child protection process for Aboriginal children and families
Living Together or Living Apart
Living Together or Living Apart
Explains the basics of family law in BC, separation and divorce, and how to work out child and spousal support
Parents’ Rights, Kids’ Rights
Parents’ Rights, Kids’ Rights
Explains what happens if the ministry has concerns about your child’s safety or plans to remove your child from your home
Housing & tenancy
Consumer and Debt Law
Consumer and Debt Law
A key resource for advocates and other legal professional helping clients with consumer or debt problems.
Legal help & lawyers
Family Duty Counsel brochure
Family Duty Counsel brochure
An overview of family duty counsel and how to find services.
Family Duty Counsel brochure
Avocat de service en droit de la famille (Family Duty Counsel)
An overview of family duty counsel and how to find services.
Family Duty Counsel poster
Family Duty Counsel poster
An overview of family duty counsel and how to find services.
Family LawLINE poster
Family LawLINE poster
Poster promotes and describes Family LawLINE, a free phone service available across BC, the kind of help you’ll get from a lawyer, and how to find out if you qualify
Family LawLINE wallet card
Family LawLINE wallet card
Wallet card promotes and describes Family LawLINE, a free phone service available across BC, the kind of help you’ll get from a lawyer, and how to find out if you qualify
If You Can’t Get Legal Aid for Your Child Protection Case
If You Can’t Get Legal Aid for Your Child Protection Case
How to get a court-appointed lawyer for a complicated child protection hearing if you can’t get legal aid but can’t afford a lawyer