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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
