Legal Resources

This site is for people who have been given a federal contravention violation ticket. It explains what the options are, how to pay the ticket, and how to dispute the ticket.

The police are responsible for enforcing the law. While they’re deserving of respect and assistance, they must also respect your legal rights. This booklet has important information about how you can expect the police to act, and how you can respond if you feel the police don’t act properly.

Describes the different forms of domestic violence and links to the help available for victims of domestic violence, including a resource list and help line numbers. Also find tips and resources for people in abusive relationships, information about peace bonds and protection orders, and information about counselling for children.

Information and guidance to support victims of crime in BC. Find the services and people who can help you deal with the emotional, physical and financial effects of a crime.

This page has court forms for federal contraventions violation tickets. The forms are in a PDF format that can be filled out and printed.

Explains what witnesses will need to do if the person accused of committing the crime they witnessed is formally charged and the case goes to court.

Find information about sentencing. Topics include sentencing principles and purposes, deciding on a sentence, serving a sentence, victim notification, and jury duty.

Explains the help and support available for a child or young person (under 19) who saw a crime being committed, or witnessed suspicious behaviour. This includes information about court for children and young witnesses, including what support you can get if you must appear in court.

Explains the impaired driving laws in Canada, and the penalties for impaired driving. There are separate offences of having specified prohibited levels of alcohol, cannabis, and certain other drugs in the blood within two hours of driving. Provinces and territories have additional laws or regulations that may apply.

If you’re a victim of crime in BC, you can register for the BC government’s victim notification service, which gives you information about the accused or offender. Find out how to register, and what information you may receive.