Difference between revisions of "How to Prepare For and Conduct a Non-custodial Sentencing Hearing as a Law Student (1:App D)"

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#Complete the client questionnaire.

#Determine the available sentence and the appropriate range of sentence. Review sections 720-729 of the ''Criminal Code'' and, in particular, section 718.

#Collect reference letters or letters of employment. Make 2 copies of each '''and confirm with the writers of the letter that the letters are  authentic. The letters must state that the writer is aware of the criminal charges.'''  

#Tell the judge what you are seeking in terms of a sentence

#Tell the judge whether you are in agreement with the Crown’s sentencing position in terms of the sentence, the length, & conditions

'''LSLAP clinicians:  please  review  the section  of  the Guide  to  Criminal Defence  Work  with  respect  to court etiquette and guilty pleas/sentencing.'''

#Crown calls the case

#Introduce yourself – go up to the counsel table and motion for your client to stand beside you –  “Your Honour, my name is Jane Doe, last name spelled D-O-E. I am a law student with the UBC Law Students’ Legal Advice Program and with the court’s leave I represent John Smith, who is present before the court.” – Getyour client to stand up from where they are seated. If they are in the gallery get them to cross the bar to stand beside you.