Legal Resources

For people facing serious and complex criminal charges who have been denied legal aid but can’t afford a lawyer. It explains how to ask the judge to appoint a free lawyer. There is checklist of points to cover in court and copies of court forms. Note: The French version doesn’t include recent updates that are in the English version.

Describes how to defend yourself if you are charged with possession of property under $5,000 obtained by crime. Includes what the prosecutor must prove to find you guilty, sentencing information, and how to get legal help.

Describes how to defend yourself if you’re charged with theft under $5,000 and what the prosecutor must prove to find you guilty. Also includes sentencing information, how to get legal help, and a flowchart showing which Legal Aid BC publications can help at each stage of the criminal court process.

Describes how to defend yourself if you are charged with possession of an illegal drug and what the prosecutor must prove to find you guilty. Includes sentencing information and how to get legal help.

Step-by-step guide for appealing a conviction for people who may or may not be in custody. Explains how to apply for a legal aid or court-appointed lawyer, and if the application isn’t successful, how to prepare for an appeal hearing without a lawyer. Includes all the required forms and affidavits.

Step-by-step guide for appealing a sentence for people who may or may not be in custody. Explains how to apply for a legal aid or court-appointed lawyer, and if the application isn’t successful, how to prepare for an appeal hearing without a lawyer. Includes all the required forms and affidavits.

Describes how to defend yourself if you are charged with a breach of a court order and what the prosecutor must prove to find you guilty. Includes sentencing information and how to get legal help.

This resource outlines what happens when someone is charged with a crime. It describes the steps in the court process and some of the available options. It also talks about legal rights, and how to get legal aid or other legal help.

This chapter on criminal law is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It focuses on criminal procedure and case management. It also provides an overview of Charter rights in the criminal cases, sentencing, and criminal records.

This chapter is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It includes an overview of criminal procedure and sentencing in the youth criminal justice system.