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{{LSLAP Manual TOC|expanded = criminal}} | {{LSLAP Manual TOC|expanded = criminal}} | ||
==How to prepare for a sentencing hearing as a law student== | |||
#Complete the client questionnaire. | #Complete the client questionnaire. | ||
#Determine the available sentence and the appropriate range of sentence. Review sections 720-729 of the ''Criminal Code'' and, in particular, section 718. | #Determine the available sentence and the appropriate range of sentence. Review sections 720-729 of the ''Criminal Code'' and, in particular, section 718. | ||
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#Collect reference letters or letters of employment. Make 2 copies of each '''and confirm with the writers of the letter that the letters are authentic. The letters must state that the writer is aware of the criminal charges.''' | #Collect reference letters or letters of employment. Make 2 copies of each '''and confirm with the writers of the letter that the letters are authentic. The letters must state that the writer is aware of the criminal charges.''' | ||
==Procedure (after the Crown has made submissions)== | |||
#Tell the judge what you are seeking in terms of a sentence | #Tell the judge what you are seeking in terms of a sentence | ||
#Tell the judge whether you are in agreement with the Crown’s sentencing position in terms of the sentence, the length, & conditions | #Tell the judge whether you are in agreement with the Crown’s sentencing position in terms of the sentence, the length, & conditions | ||
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'''LSLAP clinicians: please review the section of the Guide to Criminal Defence Work with respect to court etiquette and guilty pleas/sentencing.''' | '''LSLAP clinicians: please review the section of the Guide to Criminal Defence Work with respect to court etiquette and guilty pleas/sentencing.''' | ||
==Sentencing Submissions Script== | |||
#Crown calls the case | #Crown calls the case | ||
#Introduce yourself – go up to the counsel table and motion for your client to stand beside you – “Your Honour, my name is Jane Doe, last name spelled D-O-E. I am a law student with the UBC Law Students’ Legal Advice Program and with the court’s leave I represent John Smith, who is present before the court.” – Getyour client to stand up from where they are seated. If they are in the gallery get them to cross the bar to stand beside you. | #Introduce yourself – go up to the counsel table and motion for your client to stand beside you – “Your Honour, my name is Jane Doe, last name spelled D-O-E. I am a law student with the UBC Law Students’ Legal Advice Program and with the court’s leave I represent John Smith, who is present before the court.” – Getyour client to stand up from where they are seated. If they are in the gallery get them to cross the bar to stand beside you. |