Pleading Guilty to a Criminal Charge - Revision history

Elena Renderos: /* Step 4. Decide how to proceed */

2020-09-15T03:23:29Z

Step 4. Decide how to proceed

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	A '''guilty plea''' means you accept responsibility for the offence. If you decide to plead guilty, you will go before a judge for sentencing.		A '''guilty plea''' means you accept responsibility for the offence. If you decide to plead guilty, you will go before a judge for sentencing.

	Pleading '''not guilty''' means you are making the prosecutor prove the case against you. (It does not mean you deny you committed the offence.) The law presumes you are innocent, and the Crown must prove you are guilty. If ~~[[Defending Yourself Against a Criminal Charge\|~~you decide to plead not guilty, the court will set a date for your trial. For more details, see our information on defending yourself against a criminal charge]].		Pleading '''not guilty''' means you are making the prosecutor prove the case against you. (It does not mean you deny you committed the offence.) The law presumes you are innocent, and the Crown must prove you are guilty. If you decide to plead not guilty, the court will set a date for your trial. For more details, see our information on [[Defending Yourself Against a Criminal Charge\|defending yourself against a criminal charge]].

	In deciding how to proceed, you can ask for more time (an '''adjournment''') to decide how to plead.		In deciding how to proceed, you can ask for more time (an '''adjournment''') to decide how to plead.

Elena Renderos at 03:21, 15 September 2020

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Elena Renderos: Elena Renderos moved page Pleading Guilty to a Criminal Charge (No. 212) to Pleading Guilty to a Criminal Charge: Removing recording numbers from page names

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Elena Renderos moved page Pleading Guilty to a Criminal Charge (No. 212) to Pleading Guilty to a Criminal Charge: Removing recording numbers from page names

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Drew Jackson at 20:33, 25 March 2019

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	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.		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.

	==Understand your legal rights==		==Understand your legal rights==
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Elena Renderos at 05:55, 24 March 2019

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	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.		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.

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	'''Pleading guilty''' means you accept responsibility for the crime. A judge will penalize ('''sentence''') you. You may have to pay a fine, be put on probation, or go to jail. You could get a criminal record.		'''Pleading guilty''' means you accept responsibility for the crime. A judge will penalize ('''sentence''') you. You may have to pay a fine, be put on probation, or go to jail. You could get a criminal record.

	These things can seriously affect you. A criminal record can prevent you from traveling to other countries, getting certain jobs, and applying for citizenship. You may lose your fishing, hunting, or driver’s licence for months, years, or the rest of your life. Having a criminal record could also affect your child custody rights in a family dispute. For more, see our information on [[Criminal Records and ~~Applying for a~~ Record ~~Suspension~~ (~~Script~~ 205)\|criminal records and record suspensions (no. 205)]].		These things can seriously affect you. A criminal record can prevent you from traveling to other countries, getting certain jobs, and applying for citizenship. You may lose your fishing, hunting, or driver’s licence for months, years, or the rest of your life. Having a criminal record could also affect your child custody rights in a family dispute. For more, see our information on [[Criminal Records and Record Suspensions (No. 205)\|criminal records and record suspensions (no. 205)]].

	===You may be eligible for diversion===		===You may be eligible for diversion===
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	====If you are under age 18====		====If you are under age 18====
	People under age 18 who have been charged with a crime are automatically entitled to a lawyer at no cost. They also need a parent or guardian to be with them in court at their first court appearance. For more, see our information on [[Young People and Criminal Law (~~Script~~ 225)\|young people and criminal law (no. 225)]] and [[Youth Justice Court Trials (~~Script~~ 226)\|youth justice court trials (no. 226)]].		People under age 18 who have been charged with a crime are automatically entitled to a lawyer at no cost. They also need a parent or guardian to be with them in court at their first court appearance. For more, see our information on [[Young People and Criminal Law (No. 225)\|young people and criminal law (no. 225)]] and [[Youth Justice Court Trials (No. 226)\|youth justice court trials (no. 226)]].

	===Step 2. First appearance in court===		===Step 2. First appearance in court===
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	A '''guilty plea''' means you accept responsibility for the offence. If you decide to plead guilty, you will go before a judge for sentencing.		A '''guilty plea''' means you accept responsibility for the offence. If you decide to plead guilty, you will go before a judge for sentencing.

	Pleading “'''not guilty'''” means you are making the Crown prosecutor prove the case against you. (It does not mean you deny you committed the offence.) The law presumes you are innocent, and the Crown must prove you are guilty. If you decide to plead not guilty, the court will set a date for your trial. For more details, see our information on [[Defending Yourself Against a Criminal Charge (~~Script~~ 211)\|defending yourself against a criminal charge (no. 211)]].		Pleading “'''not guilty'''” means you are making the Crown prosecutor prove the case against you. (It does not mean you deny you committed the offence.) The law presumes you are innocent, and the Crown must prove you are guilty. If you decide to plead not guilty, the court will set a date for your trial. For more details, see our information on [[Defending Yourself Against a Criminal Charge (No. 211)\|defending yourself against a criminal charge (no. 211)]].

	In deciding how to proceed, you can ask for more time (an '''adjournment''') to decide how to plead.		In deciding how to proceed, you can ask for more time (an '''adjournment''') to decide how to plead.
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	====The sentence====		====The sentence====
	After everything is said, the judge will give you a '''sentence''', or penalty. Depending on the offence and your background, it could be a discharge, a fine, probation, or jail. For more on possible sentences, see our information on [[Conditional Sentences, Probation and Discharges (~~Script~~ 203)\|conditional sentences, probation, and discharges (no. 203)]].		After everything is said, the judge will give you a '''sentence''', or penalty. Depending on the offence and your background, it could be a discharge, a fine, probation, or jail. For more on possible sentences, see our information on [[Conditional Sentences, Probation, and Discharges (No. 203)\|conditional sentences, probation, and discharges (no. 203)]].

	If you are fined, you may ask for time to pay. Depending on the amount of the fine, the judge may give you a long time to pay.		If you are fined, you may ask for time to pay. Depending on the amount of the fine, the judge may give you a long time to pay.
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	'''The above was last reviewed for accuracy by [http://www.vancitydefence.com/our-people/jordan-allingham/ Jordan Allingham], Ferguson Allingham and [https://www.paulbriggslawyer.com/blank-3 Paul Briggs], Paul Briggs Law.'''
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Drew Jackson: Drew Jackson moved page Pleading Guilty to a Criminal Charge (Script 212) to Pleading Guilty to a Criminal Charge (No. 212): align with new Dial-A-Law website

2019-03-22T15:58:10Z

Drew Jackson moved page Pleading Guilty to a Criminal Charge (Script 212) to Pleading Guilty to a Criminal Charge (No. 212): align with new Dial-A-Law website

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Dial-A-Law at 21:47, 24 January 2019

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	If you complete the diversion program set out for you, the criminal charge is '''stayed''' (meaning the Crown won’t go ahead with the charge against you). This means you won’t get a criminal record.		If you complete the diversion program set out for you, the criminal charge is '''stayed''' (meaning the Crown won’t go ahead with the charge against you). This means you won’t get a criminal record.


	==The steps in the process==		==The steps in the process==
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	If you do not understand something, ask the judge to explain it to you.		If you do not understand something, ask the judge to explain it to you.
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	==Get help==		==Get help==

Dial-A-Law: /* If you are under age 18 */

2019-01-24T19:16:13Z

If you are under age 18

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	After being charged with an offence, contact Legal Services Society to find out if you qualify for a free lawyer under legal aid. Call 604-408-2172 in Greater Vancouver or toll-free 1-866-577-2525 elsewhere in BC, or visit [https://lss.bc.ca/legal_aid/criminalLaw.php legalaid.bc.ca].		After being charged with an offence, contact Legal Services Society to find out if you qualify for a free lawyer under legal aid. Call 604-408-2172 in Greater Vancouver or toll-free 1-866-577-2525 elsewhere in BC, or visit [https://lss.bc.ca/legal_aid/criminalLaw.php legalaid.bc.ca].

	===If you are under age 18===		====If you are under age 18====
	People under age 18 who have been charged with a crime are automatically entitled to a lawyer at no cost. They also need a parent or guardian to be with them in court at their first court appearance. For more, see our information on [[Young People and Criminal Law (Script 225)\|young people and criminal law (no. 225)]] and [[Youth Justice Court Trials (Script 226)\|youth justice court trials (no. 226)]].		People under age 18 who have been charged with a crime are automatically entitled to a lawyer at no cost. They also need a parent or guardian to be with them in court at their first court appearance. For more, see our information on [[Young People and Criminal Law (Script 225)\|young people and criminal law (no. 225)]] and [[Youth Justice Court Trials (Script 226)\|youth justice court trials (no. 226)]].

Dial-A-Law at 19:15, 24 January 2019

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Dial-A-Law: /* Step 4. Decide how to proceed */

2019-01-24T00:09:36Z

Step 4. Decide how to proceed

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	A '''guilty plea''' means you accept responsibility for the offence. If you decide to plead guilty, you will go before a judge for sentencing.		A '''guilty plea''' means you accept responsibility for the offence. If you decide to plead guilty, you will go before a judge for sentencing.

	Pleading “'''not guilty'''” means you are making the Crown prosecutor prove the case against you. (It does not mean you deny you committed the offence.) The law presumes you are innocent, and the Crown must prove you are guilty. If you decide to plead not guilty, the court will set a date for your trial. For more details, see our information on defending yourself against a criminal charge (no. 211).		Pleading “'''not guilty'''” means you are making the Crown prosecutor prove the case against you. (It does not mean you deny you committed the offence.) The law presumes you are innocent, and the Crown must prove you are guilty. If you decide to plead not guilty, the court will set a date for your trial. For more details, see our information on [[Defending Yourself Against a Criminal Charge (Script 211)\|defending yourself against a criminal charge (no. 211)]].

	In deciding how to proceed, you can ask for more time (an '''adjournment''') to decide how to plead.		In deciding how to proceed, you can ask for more time (an '''adjournment''') to decide how to plead.