If You Are Charged with a Crime

Easy-to-understand information on what happens if someone is charged with a criminal offence. It describes the court process and what the options are. It also outlines the accused person's legal rights, what a lawyer can do, how to find a lawyer, and how to get legal aid or other legal help.

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French (PDF)
produced by
Legal Services Society
produced in
2009
resource type
basics
tags
crime, charged with a crime, indictable offence, summary offence, first appearance in court, legal aid, emergency legal advice

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