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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: Diversion Application

Appendix C: Sentencing Hearing

Appendix D: Trial Books

Appendix E: Glossary

Chapter Two - Youth Justice

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Youth Criminal Justice Act

IV. Youth Justice (British Columbia) 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. Assets

IX. Spousal and Child Support

X. Interjurisdictional Support Orders

XI. Custody, Guardianship, and Access

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 Violence in Relationships

VII. Seniors and Others with Disabilities

VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking

IX. Trauma Informed Lawyers and Restorative Justice

X. Referrals and Follow-up

Chapter Five - Public Complaints

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Steps to Take

IV. Privacy or Access to Information

V. Complaints against the Police

VI. Complaints against Security Guards

VII. The Right to Vote

VIII. Complaints regarding UBC

IX. Complaints regarding SFU

X. Complaints Regarding Other Colleges and Universities

XI. Complaints against Doctors

XII. Complaints against Lawyers

Appendix A: Glossary

Appendix B: Sample Letter of Intent

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

Chapter Seven - Workers' Compensation

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Limitation Periods

IV. Compensation Claims

V. Personal Injuries

VI. Occupational Diseases

VII. Psychological Injuries

VIII. Hearing Loss

IX. Claim Benefits

X. Appeals

XI. Health and Safety Regulations

XII. Assessments of Employers

XIII. Fair Practices Officer

XIV. LSLAP's Role

Appendix A: Abbreviations

Appendix B: List of Cases

Appendix C: Referrals

Appendix D: Resources

Appendix E: Claims Process

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 and Debtors

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

VII. Motor Dealer Act

VIII. Miscellaneous

IX. Consumer Transactions

Chapter Twelve - Auto Insurance (ICBC)

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Compulsory Coverage

IV. Optional Insurance

V. Personal Injury Claims

VI. Out-of-Province

VII. Impending Changes to ICBC Auto Insurance

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 Offences

VII. Vehicle Impoundment

VIII. Superintendent

IX. Drugs and Alcohol

X. Federal Offences

XI. ICBC Breaches

XII. Bicycles

XIII. LSLAP Program Information

Appendix A: Examples of Penalty

Chapter Fourteen - Mental Health Law

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Theory and Approach

IV. Legal Rights

V. Patient Admission

VI. Voluntarily Admitted

VII. Involuntarily Admitted

VIII. Criminal Code

IX. Complaints

X. References

Appendix A: Second Opinion

Appendix B: Near Relative

Chapter Fifteen – Guardianship

I. Introduction

II. Mental Capacity

III. Governing Legislation

IV. Substitute Decision Making

V. Adult Guardianship

VI. Adult Abuse

VII. Sources and Resources

Appendix A: EPOA

Appendix B: Notice of Revocation

Chapter Sixteen A – Wills and Estate Planning

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Making and Executing

IV. Mistakes and Alterations

V. Revocation

VI. Will Variation Claims

VII. Intestacy

VIII. Property

IX. First Nations and Wills

X. Health Care Decisions

XI. LSLAP File Administration Policy

Appendix A: Questionnaire

Appendix B: Checklist

Appendix C: Glossary

Chapter Sixteen B – Probate and Estate Administration

I. Introduction

II. Duties of a Personal Representative

III. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA

IV. LSLAP File Administration Policy

Appendix A: Glossary

Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Who is a Canadian Citizen?

IV. Advantages & Responsibilities

V. Citizenship Grants

VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant

VII. Loss of Citizenship

VIII. Proof

IX. Search of Citizenship Record

X. Referrals

Chapter Eighteen – Immigration

I. Introduction

II. Main Sources

III. Players

IV. Categories of Persons

V. PR Application

VI. Identifications

VII. IRB

VIII. Loss of PR

IX. In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters

X. Removal Orders

XI. Appeals

XII. Offences

XIII. Issues at Sentencing

XIV. Contacts

Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Rights

I. Introduction

II. RTA Coverage

III. Tenancy Agreements

IV. Moving in

V. Security Deposits

VI. Repair and Service

VII. Rent Increase

VIII. Tenant's Rights

IX. Subletting and Assignment

X. Termination/Eviction

XI. Dispute Resolution

XII. Common Law

XIII. Strata Law

XIV. Assisted Living

XV. Commercial Tenancies

XVI. Mobile Homes

XVII. Income Assistance

XVIII. Illegal Suites

XIX. Forms

XX. Governing Legislation and Resources

Chapter Twenty – Small Claims

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

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

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: Tribunal Procedures

Appendix I: Court 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. Payment Issues

IX. Additional Benefits

X. Health Supplements

XI. Appeals

Chapter Twenty Two – Referrals

I. General

II. Family Law

III. Residential Tenancy

IV. Human Rights

V. Wills & Estates

VI. Immigration & Refugee

VII. Disability

VIII. Employment

IX. Debt

X. Aboriginal

XI. Police Complaints

XII. Chinese Language

XIII. Others