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== First steps == | == First steps == | ||
#As a permanent resident who has been charged with a criminal offence, it is important to consult with a lawyer who has experience in criminal law and immigration law. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer on your own, apply for legal aid. See [[Legal Aid Representation|legal aid <span class="noglossary">representation</span>]] in the Resource List for information about applying for legal aid. To qualify for legal aid you must be financially eligible and there must be a risk of jail or deportation if convicted of the charge. | #As a permanent resident who has been charged with a criminal offence, it is important to consult with a lawyer who has experience in criminal law and immigration law. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer on your own, apply for legal aid. See [[Legal Aid Representation|legal aid <span class="noglossary">representation</span>]] in the Resource List for information about applying for legal aid. To qualify for legal aid you must be financially eligible and there must be a risk of jail or deportation if convicted of the charge. | ||
#If you are detained because of the criminal charge, <span class="noglossary">contact</span> criminal duty counsel. If you are detained because of immigration proceedings, <span class="noglossary">contact</span> immigration duty counsel. See [[Duty Counsel|duty counsel]] in the Resource List for more information. | #If you are detained because of the criminal charge, <span class="noglossary">contact</span> criminal <span class="noglossary">duty</span> counsel. If you are detained because of immigration proceedings, <span class="noglossary">contact</span> immigration <span class="noglossary">duty</span> counsel. See [[Duty Counsel|<span class="noglossary">duty</span> counsel]] in the Resource List for more information. | ||
==What happens next== | ==What happens next== | ||
