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== If you are charged with a criminal offence == | |||
* '''Do not''' speak to the police. | |||
* Get legal advice as soon as possible. | |||
* You are '''not required''' to make or sign a statement with police. | |||
* '''Do not''' talk in public or on any social media such as Facebook about the charges. | |||
You can get legal information, legal advice and potentially legal representation from Legal Aid BC. | |||
www.legalaid.bc.ca/legal_aid/criminalAndImmigrationDutyCounsel | |||
Plain language publications about court matters: the “Defending Yourself” series, “Gladue and You,” etc. available at www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications | |||
Call a Native Court Worker, Community Partner or Legal Advocate to help you apply for Legal Aid. | |||
Native Court Workers | |||
http://www.nccabc.ca | |||
1-877-811-1190 all BC | |||
+Ext 362 - Williams Lake | |||
+Ext 356 - Bella Bella/Klemtu | |||
Native Courtworkers can assist you at every stage of the court process. The purpose of the Native Courtworker is to facilitate and enhance access to justice by assisting Indigenous people involved in the criminal justice system to obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally sensitive treatment. | |||
'''Indigenous Justice Centres (I.J.C.)''' | |||
Culturally-appropriate information, advice, support and representation for Indigenous people. The I.J.C.'s are continuously expanding their services to better meet the legal needs of Indigenous people in BC, so be sure to check in with the I.J.C.'s for help with Indigenous-based legal services to see if your issue is covered. | |||
You qualify if: | |||
* You are Indigenous or self-identify as Indigenous. | |||
* You have a legal issue that falls under either criminal or child protection. | |||
* You have been declined by Legal Aid BC. | |||
Call BCFNJC for an Indigenous Justice Centre near you. | |||
1-877-602-4858 or | |||
Remote communities call Virtual I.J.C. 1-866-786-0081 | |||
