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I've Been Charged with a Criminal (or Youth) Offence and Want to Change My Release Conditions so I Can Have Contact with My Spouse or Children (view source)
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* [[Lawyer Referral Service]] and [[Private Bar Lawyers]]. | * [[Lawyer Referral Service]] and [[Private Bar Lawyers]]. | ||
* The Clicklaw common question "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/question/commonquestion/1031 I've been charged with a crime. How do I defend myself?]" and the fact sheet series "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?k=%22what%20to%20do%20if%20you%20are%20charged%20with%22 What to do if you are charged with...]". | * The Clicklaw common question "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/question/commonquestion/1031 I've been charged with a crime. How do I defend myself?]" and the fact sheet series "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?k=%22what%20to%20do%20if%20you%20are%20charged%20with%22 What to do if you are charged with...]". | ||
Before meeting with a lawyer or advocate, complete the form [[Preparing for Your Interview]] included in this Guide. Make sure you bring copies of all documents relating to your case. | |||
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| tips = In almost all cases, a no contact order prohibits '''direct or indirect communication'''. Direct communication includes contact with the complainant in person, by phone, Skype, email, texting, etc. Indirect communication means sending messages to that person through a third party such as a friend or children. Remember that you are at risk. If you are found communicating with the complainant (even if they start or want the contact) you - not the complainant - may be charged with the criminal offence of breach of bail or breach of probation. If you absolutely need to communicate something to the complainant, speak with a lawyer first.}} | | tips = In almost all cases, a no contact order prohibits '''direct or indirect communication'''. Direct communication includes contact with the complainant in person, by phone, Skype, email, texting, etc. Indirect communication means sending messages to that person through a third party such as a friend or children. Remember that you are at risk. If you are found communicating with the complainant (even if they start or want the contact) you - not the complainant - may be charged with the criminal offence of breach of bail or breach of probation. If you absolutely need to communicate something to the complainant, speak with a lawyer first.}} | ||
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