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LSLAP Manual

Law Students' Legal Advice Manual

Introduction

Acknowledgements

Chapter One - Criminal Law

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Etiquette

IV. Criminal Charges

V. Substantive Law

VI. Resolving Prior to Trial

VII. Pleading Not Guilty/Trial

VIII. Other Issues

IX. Charter of Rights and Freedoms

X. LSLAP Policies

XI. Information for LSLAP Students

XII. Etiquette for Law Students

XIII. Practice Recommendations

Appendix A: Initial Sentencing Position

Appendix B: Sample Information

Appendix C: Diversion Application

Appendix D: Sentencing Hearing

Appendix E: Trial Books

Appendix F: Glossary

Chapter Two - Youth Justice

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Criminal Offences: Youth Criminal Justice Act

IV. Provincial Offences: Youth Justice Act

Appendix A: Glossary

Chapter Three - Family Law

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Marriage

IV. Divorce

V. Uncontested Divorce

VI. Simple Divorce Procedure

VII. Alternatives to Divorce

VIII. Family Violence

IX. Assets

X. Spousal and Child Support

XI. Parenting Orders/Guardianship/Contact

XII. Children and the Law

XIII. Adoption

XIV. Name Changes

XV. Court Procedures

Appendix A: Glossary

Chapter Four - Victims

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation

III. Crime Victim Assistance Program

IV. Avenues to Address Crime

V. Victims of Sexual Assault

VI. Victims of Relationship Violence

VII. Abuse and Neglect of Seniors or Those with Disabilities

VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking

IX. Missing Persons and Abductions

X. Trauma Informed Practice and Restorative Justice

XI. Resources for Indigenous Victims

XII. Referrals and Follow-up

Chapter Five - Public Complaints

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Review of Administrative Decisions

IV. Privacy or Access to Information

V. Complaints Concerning Police Conduct

VI. Complaints against Security Guards

VII. The Right to Vote

VIII. Complaints and Appeals UBC

IX. Complaints and Appeals SFU

X. Complaints Against Other Colleges and Universities

XI. Complaints against Doctors

XII. Complaints against Lawyers

XIII. Complaints against other Professionals

XIV. LSLAP Program Information

Appendix A: Glossary

Appendix B: Sample Notice Letter

Chapter Six - Human Rights

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. BC Human Rights Code

IV. Canadian Human Rights Act

V. BC Civil Rights Protection Act

VI. Rights of the Child

VII. LSLAP's Role in Human Rights Proceedings

VIII. Alternative Processes for Indigenous Complainants

IX. Online Mediations & Hearings

Chapter Seven - Workers' Compensation

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation, Policy & Guidelines

III. Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers

IV. LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level

V. Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions

VI. Making a Claim

VII. The Claim Acceptance Process

VIII. Worker Status

IX. Disability and Causation

X. Time Limits and Procedures

XI. Claim Benefits

XII. Appeals

XIII. Health and Safety Regulations

XIV. Assessments of Employers

XV. The WCB Fair Practices Office

Appendix A: Abbreviations

Appendix B: List of Cases

Appendix C: Referrals

Appendix D: Resources

Appendix E: Small Claims Flow Chart

Appendix F: Checklist for Interviews

Appendix G: Checklist for Appeals

Appendix H: Sample Authorization Form

Chapter Eight - Employment Insurance

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Qualifying for EI

IV. Types of Benefits

V. Benefit Period

VI. Quantifying Benefits

VII. Benefit Entitlement

VIII. Penalties, Violations, and Offences

IX. Keeping Out of Trouble

X. Timing for Reporting

XI. Overpayment and Collections

XII. Reconsideration

XIII. Social Security Tribunal

XIV. Appeals

XV. Judicial Review

XVI. LSLAP's Use of This Chapter

Appendix A: Initial Application Checklist

Chapter Nine - Employment Law

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Checklist

IV. Preliminary Matters

V. Employment Issues

VI. Remedies

VII. Strategies and Tips

Appendix A: Glossary

Chapter Ten - Creditors' Remedies and Debtors' Assistance

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Creditors' Remedies

IV. Debtors' Options

V. Dealing with Debt

Appendix A: Relevant Forms

Appendix B: Examination Checklist

Chapter Eleven - Consumer Protection

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Contracts for Sale of Goods

IV. Consumer Protection

V. Direct Sales

VI. Conditional Sales Contracts and Security Agreements

VII. Motor Dealer Act

VIII. Miscellaneous

IX. Forum of Redress

X. Checklist for Consumer Transactions

Chapter Twelve - Auto Insurance (ICBC)

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. ICBC Enhanced Care System (Current Model)

IV. ICBC Enhanced Care System and Optional Insurance

V. Seeking Legal Counsel

VI. Disputes with ICBC

VII. When You Can Still Sue

VIII. ICBC's Autoplan Insurance System (Prior System)

IX. Limitation on Experts

X. Basic Compulsory Autoplan Coverage

Chapter Thirteen - Motor Vehicle Law

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. At the Roadside

IV. Duties after a Collision

V. Violation Tickets

VI. Provincial Driving Offences

VII. Vehicle Impoundment

VIII. Superintendent of Motor Vehicle Prohibitions

IX. Alcohol and Drug Driving Offences

X. Federal Driving Offences

XI. Provincial Offence of Driving While Prohibited

XII. ICBC Breaches

XIII. Bicycles and Motor Assisted Cycles

XIV. LSLAP Program Information

Appendix A: Penalty Points and Fines

Chapter Fourteen - Mental Health Law

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Theory and Approach

IV. Legal Rights

V. Patient Admission

VI. Consent to Medical Treatment

VII. Involuntarily Admitted Patients

VIII. Mental Health Act and Youth

IX. Criminal Code

X. Complaints

XI. References

XII. LSLAP Program Information

Chapter Fifteen – Guardianship

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation

III. Mental Capacity

IV. Substitute Decision Making

V. Adult Guardianship

VI. Adult Abuse and Neglect

VII. Sources and Resources

Appendix A: EPOA

Appendix B: Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect

Chapter Sixteen – Wills and Estate Administration

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Making and Executing a Will

IV. Will Mistakes and Alterations

V. Court's Power

VI. Revocation

VII. Wills Variation Claims

VIII. Intestacy

IX. Property

X. Estate Administration

XI. Duties of a Personal Representative

XII. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA

XIII. LSLAP Program Information

Appendix A: Will Instructions Questionnaire

Appendix B: Will Drafting and Execution Checklist

Appendix C: Glossary

Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Who is a Canadian Citizen?

IV. Advantages & Responsibilities of Citizenship

V. Citizenship Grants

VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant

VII. Loss and Renunciation of Citizenship

VIII. Proof of Citizenship

IX. Search of Citizenship Record

X. Referrals

Chapter Eighteen – Immigration Law

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Immigration Players

IV. Categories of Persons under IRPA

V. Applying for Permanent Residency

VI. Identification for PR

VII. Immigration and Refugee Board

VIII. Loss of PR Status

IX. In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters

X. Removal Orders

XI. Appeals

XII. Offences

XIII. Immigration Issues at Sentencing

XIV. Contacts

Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Law

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation

III. Residential Tenancy Act & Laws

IV. Tenancy Agreements

V. Moving In & Moving Out

VI. Security Deposits

VII. Repair & Service

VIII. Rent Increase

IX. Tenant's Rights

X. Subletting & Assignment

XI. Termination & Eviction

XII. Dispute Resolution

XIII. Common Law

XIV. Strata & Condos

XV. Assisted Living

XVI. Manufactured Homes

XVII. Guidelines & Resources

Chapter Twenty – Small Claims and the CRT

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Do You Have a Claim?

IV. Choosing the Proper Forum

V. Starting a Claim

VI. Responding to a Claim

VII. Default Order

VIII. How a Claim Proceeds

IX. Pre-Trial Applications

X. Mediation

XI. Settlement Conferences

XII. Trial/Pre-Trial Conferences

XIII. Trial Preparation

XIV. Trials

XV. Costs and Penalties

XVI. Appeals

XVII. Enforcement of a Judgement

XVIII. LSLAP Program Information

Appendix A: Registries

Appendix B: Demand Letter

Appendix C: Notice of Claim

Appendix D: Reply to Claim

Appendix E: Glossary

Appendix F: Limitation Periods

Appendix G: Causes of Action

Appendix H: Court Fees

Appendix I: Tribunal Fees

Appendix J: Settlement Conference

Appendix K: Payment Hearing

Appendix L: Appeal

Chapter Twenty One – Welfare Law

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Eligibility

IV. Special Situations

V. Eligibility Factors

VI. Hardship Assistance

VII. Overpayments and Fraud

VIII. Rates and Payment Issues

IX. Additional Allowances and Benefits

X. Health Supplements

XI. Appeals

Chapter Twenty Two – Strata Law

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation

III. Strata Concept

IV. Strata Plan

V. Common Property and Assets

VI. Governance

VII. Management

VIII. Finances

IX. Collections

X. Bylaws and Rules

XI. Rentals and Accommodations

XII. Privacy

XIII. Insurance

XIV. Repair and Maintenance

XV. Dispute Resolution

XVI. Recourse to the Courts

Chapter Twenty Three – Referrals

I. General

II. Family Law & Women

III. Residential Tenancy

IV. Human Rights

V. Wills & Estates

VI. Immigration & Refugee

VII. Disability

VIII. Employment

IX. Debt

X. Indigenous

XI. Police Complaints

XII. Chinese Language

XIII. Others