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You have a right to contact a lawyer when you are arrested. Most importantly, you have a right to have a lawyer represent you at your bail hearing. Call one. If family law proceedings have already started in civil court, make sure that the lawyer is aware of the fact, especially if you have children. | You have a right to <span class="noglossary">contact</span> a lawyer when you are arrested. Most importantly, you have a right to have a lawyer represent you at your bail hearing. Call one. If family law proceedings have already started in civil court, make sure that the lawyer is aware of the fact, especially if you have children. | ||
Whether you're able to get one or not, make sure you speak to duty counsel before your bail hearing. ("Duty counsel" are lawyers paid by the [http://www.lss.bc.ca Legal Services Society] to give advice and limited help to people who have been arrested and do not have legal representation.) Usually, duty counsel will try to speak to everyone who has been arrested before the bail hearing. However, if the number of people stuck in cells is high, you may not have that much time with him or her. | Whether you're able to get one or not, make sure you speak to duty counsel before your bail hearing. ("Duty counsel" are lawyers paid by the [http://www.lss.bc.ca Legal Services Society] to give advice and limited help to people who have been arrested and do not have legal representation.) Usually, duty counsel will try to speak to everyone who has been arrested before the bail hearing. However, if the number of people stuck in cells is high, you may not have that much time with him or her. | ||