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LSLAP Manual

Law Students' Legal Advice Manual

Introduction

Acknowledgements

Chapter One - Criminal Law

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Etiquette

IV. Criminal Charges

V. Substantive Law

VI. Resolving Prior to Trial

VII. Pleading Not Guilty/Trial

VIII. Other Issues

IX. Charter of Rights and Freedoms

X. LSLAP Policies

XI. Information for LSLAP Students

XII. Etiquette for Law Students

XIII. Practice Recommendations

Appendix A: Initial Sentencing Position

Appendix B: Sample Information

Appendix C: Diversion Application

Appendix D: Sentencing Hearing

Appendix E: Trial Books

Appendix F: Glossary

Chapter Two - Youth Justice

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Youth Criminal Justice Act

IV. Youth Justice (British Columbia) Act

Appendix A: Glossary

Chapter Three - Family Law

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Marriage

IV. Divorce

V. Uncontested Divorce

VI. Simple Divorce Procedure

VII. Alternatives to Divorce

VIII. Family Violence

IX. Assets

X. Spousal and Child Support

XI. Parenting Orders/Guardianship/Contact

XII. Children and the Law

XIII. Adoption

XIV. Name Changes

XV. Court Procedures

Appendix A: Glossary

Chapter Four - Victims

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation

III. Crime Victim Assistance Program

IV. Avenues to Address Crime

V. Victims of Sexual Assault

VI. Victims of Violence in Relationships

VII. Seniors and Others with Disabilities

VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking

IX. Missing Persons and Abductions

X. TIP and Restorative Justice

XI. Resources for Indigenous Victims

XII. Referrals and Follow-up

Chapter Five - Public Complaints Procedures

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Review of Administrative Decisions

IV. Privacy or Access to Information

V. Complaints against the Police

VI. Complaints against Security Guards

VII. The Right to Vote

VIII. Complaints regarding UBC

IX. Complaints regarding SFU

X. Complaints Regarding Other Colleges and Universities

XI. Complaints against Doctors

XII. Complaints against Lawyers

Appendix A: Glossary

Appendix B: Sample Notice Letter

Chapter Six - Human Rights

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. BC Human Rights Code

IV. Canadian Human Rights Act

V. BC Civil Rights Protection Act

VI. Rights of the Child

VII. LSLAP's Role

VIII. Indigenous Complainants

IX. Online Mediations & Hearings

Chapter Seven - Workers' Compensation

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation, Policy & Guidelines

III. Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers

IV. LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level

V. Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions

VI. Making a Claim

VII. The Claim Acceptance Process

VIII. Worker Status

IX. Disability and Causation

X. Time Limits and Procedures

XI. Claim Benefits

XII. Appeals

XIII. Health and Safety Regulations in the Workplace

XIV. Assessments of Employers

XV. The WCB Fair Practices Officer

Appendix A: Abbreviations

Appendix B: List of Cases

Appendix C: Referrals

Appendix D: Resources

Appendix E: Claims Process

Appendix F: Checklist for Interviews

Appendix G: Checklist for Appeals

Appendix H: Sample Authorization Form

Chapter Eight - Employment Insurance

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Qualifying for EI

IV. Types of Benefits

V. Benefit Period

VI. Quantifying Benefits

VII. Benefit Entitlement

VIII. Penalties, Violations, and Offences

IX. Keeping Out of Trouble

X. Timing for Reporting

XI. Overpayment and Collections

XII. Reconsideration

XIII. Social Security Tribunal

XIV. Appeals

XV. Judicial Review

XVI. LSLAP's Use of This Chapter

Appendix A: Initial Application Checklist

Appendix B: COVID-19: Temporary Changes to EI

Chapter Nine - Employment Law

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Checklist

IV. Preliminary Matters

V. Employment Issues

VI. Remedies

VII. Strategies and Tips

Appendix A: Glossary

Chapter Ten - Creditors' Remedies and Debtors' Assistance

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Creditors' Remedies

IV. Debtors' Options

V. Dealing with Debt

Appendix A: Relevant Forms

Appendix B: Examination Checklist

Chapter Eleven - Consumer Protection

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Contracts for Sale of Goods

IV. Consumer Protection

V. Direct Sales

VI. Conditional Sales Contracts

VII. Motor Dealer Act

VIII. Miscellaneous

IX. Consumer Transactions

Chapter Twelve - Auto Insurance (ICBC)

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Basic Coverage

IV. Optional Insurance

V. Seeking Legal Counsel

VI. Disputes with ICBC

VII. When You Can Still Sue

VIII. On or Before April 30 2021

IX. Limitation on Experts

X. Compulsory Coverage

XI. Optional Insurance

XII. Personal Injury Claims

XIII. Out-of-Province

Chapter Thirteen - Motor Vehicle Law

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. At the Roadside

IV. Duties after a Collision

V. Violation Tickets

VI. Provincial Offences

VII. Vehicle Impoundment

VIII. Superintendent

IX. Alcohol and Drugs

X. Federal Offences

XI. Driving While Prohibited

XII. ICBC Breaches

XIII. Bicycles

XIV. LSLAP Program Information

Appendix A: Penalty Points and Fines

Chapter Fourteen - Mental Health Law

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Theory and Approach

IV. Legal Rights

V. Patient Admission

VI. Consent to Medical Treatment

VII. Involuntarily Admitted

VIII. Youth

IX. Criminal Code

X. Complaints

XI. References

XII. LSLAP File Administration Policy

Chapter Fifteen – Guardianship

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation

III. Mental Capacity

IV. Substitute Decision Making

V. Adult Guardianship

VI. Adult Abuse

VII. Sources and Resources

Appendix A: EPOA

Appendix B: Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect

Chapter Sixteen – Wills and Estate Administration

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Making and Executing

IV. Mistakes and Alterations

V. Revocation

VI. Will Variation Claims

VII. Intestacy

VIII. Property

IX. First Nations and Wills

X. Health Care Decisions

XI. Probate and Administration

XII. Duties of a Personal Representative

XIII. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA

XIV. LSLAP File Administration Policy

Appendix A: Will Instructions Questionnaire

Appendix B: Will Drafting and Execution Checklist

Appendix C: Glossary

Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Who is a Canadian Citizen?

IV. Advantages & Responsibilities

V. Citizenship Grants

VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant

VII. Loss and Renunciation

VIII. Proof

IX. Search of Citizenship Record

X. Referrals

Chapter Eighteen – Immigration Law

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Players

IV. Categories of Persons

V. PR Application

VI. Identifications

VII. IRB

VIII. Loss of PR

IX. In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters

X. Removal Orders

XI. Appeals

XII. Offences

XIII. Issues at Sentencing

XIV. Contacts

Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Law

I. Residential Tenancy Act

II. Tenancy Agreements

III. Moving In and Moving Out

IV. Security Deposits

V. Repair and Service

VI. Rent Increase

VII. Tenant's Rights

VIII. Subletting and Assignment

IX. Termination/Eviction

X. Dispute Resolution

XI. Common Law

XII. Strata Law

XIII. Assisted Living

XIV. Commercial Tenancies

XV. Mobile Homes

XVI. Income Assistance

XVII. Illegal Suites

XVIII. Forms

XIX. Governing Legislation and Resources

Chapter Twenty – Small Claims and the CRT

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Do You Have a Claim?

IV. Choosing the Proper Forum

V. Starting a Claim

VI. Responding to a Claim

VII. Default Order

VIII. How a Claim Proceeds

IX. Pre-Trial

X. Mediation

XI. Settlement Conferences

XII. Trial/Pre-Trial Conferences

XIII. Trial Preparation

XIV. Trials

XV. Costs and Penalties

XVI. Appeals

XVII. Enforcement of a Judgement

Appendix A: Registries

Appendix B: Demand Letter

Appendix C: Notice of Claim

Appendix D: Reply to Claim

Appendix E: Glossary

Appendix F: Limitation Periods

Appendix G: Causes of Action

Appendix H: Court Fees

Appendix I: Tribunal Fees

Appendix J: Settlement Conference

Appendix K: Payment Hearing

Appendix L: Appeal

Appendix M: LSLAP File Administration Policy

Chapter Twenty One – Welfare Law

I. Introduction

II. Governing Legislation and Resources

III. Eligibility

IV. Special Situations

V. Eligibility Factors

VI. Hardship Assistance

VII. Overpayments and Fraud

VIII. Payment Issues

IX. Additional Benefits

X. Health Supplements

XI. Appeals

XII. Changes Due to COVID-19

Chapter Twenty Two – Referrals

I. General

II. Family Law

III. Residential Tenancy

IV. Human Rights

V. Wills & Estates

VI. Immigration & Refugee

VII. Disability

VIII. Employment

IX. Debt

X. Aboriginal

XI. Police Complaints

XII. Chinese Language

XIII. Others