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If you are charged with a crime and admit that you committed the crime, you may be able to deal with the charges without having to plead guilty or go to trial. This fact sheet provides information and a form to give to ... + more details
From Justice Education Society of BCSubtopics: charged with a crime; criminal court; diversion
This site is about young people's rights and responsibilities in Canada. It explains legal rights in various scenarios common to young people. Each scenario is described in a video and examples include: your rights in a ... + more details
From Justice Education Society of BCSubtopics: charged with a crime; civil liberties; rights of children & teens; rights when dealing with police; young people & criminal law + all subtopics
This page explains how to dispute a provincial violation ticket. It provides access to the notice of dispute form in a PDF format that can be filled in and printed. + more details
From BC Ministry of Attorney GeneralSubtopics: cars & driving; documents, forms & records; getting started with your case; presenting your case; tickets & bylaw offences; traffic court + all subtopics
This booklet explains the different types of traffic tickets, how to dispute them, and how to prepare for your hearing. It covers what happens at the hearing itself, and includes tips on how to present your case. + more details
From The Law CentreSubtopics: cars & driving; documents, forms & records; getting started with your case; presenting your case; tickets & bylaw offences; traffic court; types of criminal offences + all subtopics
The police are responsible for enforcing the law. While they are deserving of respect and assistance, they must also respect your legal rights. This booklet has important information about how you can expect the police ... + more details
From BC Civil Liberties AssociationSubtopics: civil liberties; complaints about police, security guards & public authorities; rights when dealing with police + all subtopics
Describes what normally happens if you are charged with theft under $5,000. Describes what theft under $5,000 is, what the prosecutor must prove in court, how you can defend yourself, and the sentence you could get if ... + more details
From Legal Services SocietySubtopics: charged with a crime; criminal court; defending yourself in criminal court; types of criminal offences + all subtopics
This chapter on motor vehicle law is from the manual used by law students handling cases at the LSLAP program’s legal clinics. It provides an overview of licensing requirements and driving offences such as impaired ... + more details
From UBC Law Students' Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)Subtopics: accidents; cars & driving; charged with a crime; types of criminal offences + all subtopics
This fact sheet explains a recognizance under s. 810 of the Criminal Code, also known as a peace bond. You must "keep the peace." If you fail to comply with the conditions of a peace bond, you may be charged with a ... + more details
From Justice Education Society of BCSubtopics: charged with a crime; criminal court
A bail order tells you what you may or may not do while your criminal charges are outstanding. This fact sheet provides information about bail orders that state you are to have no contact with a person (a no-contact ... + more details
From Justice Education Society of BCSubtopics: charged with a crime; criminal court
An easy-to-understand fact sheet that explains what no-contact orders are and what they mean for people who have these orders made against them. Outlines each type of no-contact order and how long it is in effect, what ... + more details
From Legal Services SocietySubtopics: charged with a crime; peace bonds & restraining orders; peace bonds & restraining orders; violence in relationships; violence in relationships + all subtopics