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Defending Yourself: Possession of an Illegal Drug

Legal Aid BC

Describes how to defend yourself if you are charged with possession of an illegal drug and what the prosecutor must prove to find you guilty. Includes sentencing information and how to get legal help.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Defending Yourself: Mischief

Legal Aid BC

Describes how to defend yourself if you are charged with mischief and what the prosecutor must prove to find you guilty. Includes sentencing information and how to get legal help.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Defending Yourself: Breach of a Court Order

Legal Aid BC

Describes how to defend yourself if you are charged with a breach of a court order and what the prosecutor must prove to find you guilty. Includes sentencing information and how to get legal help.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Defending Yourself: Assault

Legal Aid BC

Describes how to defend yourself if you are charged with assault. Includes what the prosecutor must prove to find you guilty, sentencing information, and how to get legal help.

Last reviewed March 2024
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LSLAP Manual: Youth Justice

Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)

This chapter is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It includes an overview of criminal procedure and sentencing in the youth justice context.

Last reviewed March 2024
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LSLAP Manual: Criminal Law

Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)

This chapter on criminal law is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. Its focus is primarily on criminal procedure and case management. It also provides an overview of Charter rights in the criminal context, sentencing, and criminal records.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Youth Records

Government of Canada

Provides information about a youth record: what it is, whether it is destroyed when a youth becomes an adult, who has access to it, how it may affect travel and employment, and when your record is sealed or destroyed.

Last reviewed March 2024
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If Your Child Is in Trouble with the Law

Government of Canada

Provides general information for parents and guardians of children who are in trouble with the law.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Warrants

Government of British Columbia

Contains information about who is included and exempt from receiving income assistance when an outstanding warrant exists.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Right to a Lawyer

Government of British Columbia

If you are a youth that has been charged with a crime, this page from the Government of BC can help you learn about your right to a lawyer.

Last reviewed March 2024