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{{REVIEWED LSLAP | date= August | {{REVIEWED LSLAP | date= August 1, 2023}} | ||
{{LSLAP Manual TOC|expanded = criminal}} | {{LSLAP Manual TOC|expanded = criminal}} | ||
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LSLAP can help with many criminal matters, but there are restrictions. We can assist the following people: | LSLAP can help with many criminal matters, but there are restrictions. We can assist the following people: | ||
# | # people who '''do not''' have a serious criminal record; | ||
# | # people against whom the Crown is '''not''' seeking jail time; | ||
# | # people who are charged with an '''adult''' summary conviction offence or hybrid offence where the Crown is proceeding summarily; | ||
# | # people who are classified as low-income, determined on a case-by-case basis; | ||
# | # people whose cases are being tried in Provincial Court (not Supreme Court or Federal Court); and | ||
# | # people whose trial dates are 3 months away or longer. | ||
It is important to note that all cases are contingent on the approval of LSLAP’s supervising lawyer. For trials, LSLAP is only able to help if the student is able to secure a volunteer supervising lawyer for the trial. | It is important to note that all cases are contingent on the approval of LSLAP’s supervising lawyer. For trials, LSLAP is only able to help if the student is also able to secure a volunteer supervising lawyer for the trial. | ||
== B. What We Can Do for Our Clients == | == B. What We Can Do for Our Clients == | ||
=== 1. If the Client Meets LSLAP Requirements === | === 1. If the Client Meets LSLAP Requirements === | ||
LSLAP clinicians may provide assistance to clients including:c | |||
* helping the accused obtain particulars and set trial dates; | * helping the accused obtain particulars and set trial dates; | ||
* representing an accused at trial for some summary offences with supervision, and/or speaking to sentence for such offences; | * representing an accused at trial for some summary offences with supervision, and/or speaking to sentence for such offences; | ||
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=== 2. If the Client Does Not Meet LSLAP Requirements === | === 2. If the Client Does Not Meet LSLAP Requirements === | ||
LSLAP clinicians may assist the client solely by providing the client with a referral. No advice | LSLAP clinicians may assist the client solely by providing the client with a referral. No advice can be given. If the client wishes to review a decision denying Legal Aid BC, LSLAP may be able to assist with this review. | ||
=== 3. What to Do if LSLAP Cannot Represent a Client === | === 3. What to Do if LSLAP Cannot Represent a Client === | ||
