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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. 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. 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 Violence in Relationships
- VII. Seniors and Others with Disabilities
- VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking
- IX. Missing Persons and Abductions
- X. TIP and Restorative Justice
- XI. Resources for Indigenous Victims
- XII. Referrals and Follow-up
- Chapter Five - Public Complaints Procedures
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Review of Administrative Decisions
- 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 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
- VIII. 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 in the Workplace
- XIV. Assessments of Employers
- XV. The WCB Fair Practices Officer
- 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
- Appendix B: COVID-19: Temporary Changes to EI
- 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
- VII. Motor Dealer Act
- VIII. Miscellaneous
- IX. Consumer Transactions
- Chapter Twelve - Auto Insurance (ICBC)
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Basic Coverage
- IV. Optional Insurance
- V. Seeking Legal Counsel
- VI. Disputes with ICBC
- VII. When You Can Still Sue
- VIII. On or Before April 30 2021
- IX. Limitation on Experts
- X. Compulsory Coverage
- XI. Optional Insurance
- XII. Personal Injury Claims
- XIII. Out-of-Province
- 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. Driving While Prohibited
- XII. ICBC Breaches
- XIII. Bicycles
- XIV. 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. Consent to Medical Treatment
- VII. Involuntarily Admitted
- VIII. Youth
- IX. Criminal Code
- X. Complaints
- XI. References
- XII. LSLAP File Administration Policy
- 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: Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect
- Chapter Sixteen – Wills and Estate Administration
- 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. Probate & Administration
- XII. Duties of a Personal Representative
- XIII. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA
- XIV. LSLAP File Administration Policy
- Appendix A: Questionnaire
- Appendix B: Checklist
- Appendix C: 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 and Renunciation
- VIII. Proof
- IX. Search of Citizenship Record
- X. Referrals
- Chapter Eighteen – Immigration Law
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- 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 Law
- I. Residential Tenancy Act
- II. Tenancy Agreements
- III. Moving In and Moving Out
- IV. Security Deposits
- V. Repair and Service
- VI. Rent Increase
- VII. Tenant's Rights
- VIII. Subletting and Assignment
- IX. Termination/Eviction
- X. Dispute Resolution
- XI. Common Law
- XII. Strata Law
- XIII. Assisted Living
- XIV. Commercial Tenancies
- XV. Mobile Homes
- XVI. Income Assistance
- XVII. Illegal Suites
- XVIII. Forms
- XIX. Governing Legislation and 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
- 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
- Appendix M: LSLAP File Administration Policy
- 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
- XII. Changes Due to COVID-19
- 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