Legal Resources

Explains the rights a young person has in dealing with the police or if they’re charged with a crime. Topics include what you should know about the legal framework, if the police stop and question you, if you’re arrested, and if you’re charged but not arrested. It includes how to find a lawyer, and help you can get if you’re in police custody.

This fact sheet explains the Good Samaritan Act. It includes charts about who is protected from arrest by the act when calling 911 for a drug overdose, and when you may not be protected.

Various booklets that explains your rights and the programs available to you as an Indigenous person in federal or provincial custody.

A guide on basic rights designed for people who rely on public space and regularly interact with law enforcement figures, including police, bylaw officers, and private security guards, because of their living conditions.

Helps you learn how to spot and guard against scams that try to trick you out of your money. It covers 15 of the most common scams that affect British Columbians, explains the growing problem of identity theft, and tells you the steps to take if you have been the victim of a scam.

Appearance notices or summons tell a person they must appear in court to respond to a criminal charge. Learn what to do when you get an appearance notice or summons.

This page explains your rights and what steps to take if you've been charged for driving without insurance.

A criminal conviction can seriously affect the rest of your life. Understand what it means to “plead guilty” to a criminal charge, and learn the steps involved in the process.

It is criminal harassment for someone to repeatedly follow or contact you or engage in threatening behaviour to make you afraid. This can also include cyberbullying. Learn what you should know and how to deal with the problem.

If there is a warrant for your arrest, you may not be able to get welfare benefits. Learn when this rule applies, and options to deal with an outstanding warrant.