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<li type= | <li type=a><strong>the particulars</strong> (the written reports by the police officers and witnesses); and </li> | ||
<li type="a"><strong>the initial sentencing position </strong>(what the Crown suggests for the sentence if you plead guilty). Review this material, with a lawyer if possible. There is usually a lawyer available at the courthouse known has duty counsel, who may be able to assist you at no cost and review the particulars with you. You may also wish to hire a lawyer for that purpose.</li> | <li type="a"><strong>the initial sentencing position </strong>(what the Crown suggests for the sentence if you plead guilty). Review this material, with a lawyer if possible. There is usually a lawyer available at the courthouse known has duty counsel, who may be able to assist you at no cost and review the particulars with you. You may also wish to hire a lawyer for that purpose.</li> | ||
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