5,109
edits
Difference between revisions of "Information on Criminal Law for LSLAP Students (1:XI)"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Information on Criminal Law for LSLAP Students (1:XI) (view source)
Revision as of 00:13, 27 July 2021
, 00:13, 27 July 2021no edit summary
| Line 85: | Line 85: | ||
Failure to appear for a scheduled court appearance is an offence (''Criminal Code'', ss 145(4) and (5)) usually punishable by summary conviction. If the client did not appear, there is probably a bench warrant out for their arrest. This can be verified online on the CSO website (see box above for link). The client must be advised to report to the courthouse and apply to “vacate the warrant”. The client must be advised to turn themselves in immediately. | Failure to appear for a scheduled court appearance is an offence (''Criminal Code'', ss 145(4) and (5)) usually punishable by summary conviction. If the client did not appear, there is probably a bench warrant out for their arrest. This can be verified online on the CSO website (see box above for link). The client must be advised to report to the courthouse and apply to “vacate the warrant”. The client must be advised to turn themselves in immediately. | ||
== | == A. Discuss LSLAP file procedures and policies with the client == | ||
The clinician must establish certain “ground rules” to govern the relationship between clinician and client in a criminal file: | The clinician must establish certain “ground rules” to govern the relationship between clinician and client in a criminal file: | ||
# The client will attend all court appearances. LSLAP clinicians will not appear as agents for their clients. | # The client will attend all court appearances. LSLAP clinicians will not appear as agents for their clients. | ||