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| == A. What we can do for our clients ==
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| === 1. If the client meets LSLAP requirements ===
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| LSLAP clinicians may provide assistance to clients including:
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| * helping the accused obtain particulars and set trial dates,
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| * representing an accused at trial for some summary offences with supervision, and/or speaking to sentence for such offences,
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| * contacting and negotiating with the Crown, in some cases, to agree in advance to a disposition favourable to the client, and
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| * applying for a diversion or peace bond for the client.
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| === 2. If the client does not meet LSLAP requirements ===
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| LSLAP clinicians may assist the client solely by providing the client with a referral. No advice should be given. If the client wishes to review a decision denying Legal Aid, LSLAP may be able to assist with this review (see number 4(c), below).
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| === 3. What to do if LSLAP cannot represent a client ===
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| Clients should be encouraged to find counsel as quickly as possible. If an accused must appear in court and has not yet found counsel, he or she should ask for an adjournment. It is common for the court to allow an adjournment for several weeks to permit the accused to obtain counsel after the first appearance.
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| === 4. Legal Aid === | | === 4. Legal Aid === |
