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== A. Who LSLAP can help == | == A. Who LSLAP can help == | ||
LSLAP can | LSLAP can help with many criminal matters, but there are restrictions. We can assist the following people: | ||
# people who | # people who do not have a serious criminal record; | ||
# when the Crown is | # when the Crown is not seeking jail time; | ||
# people who are charged with an | # people who are charged with an adult summary conviction offence or hybrid offence where the Crown is proceeding summarily; | ||
# people who are classified as low-income, determined on a case-by-case basis | # people who are classified as low-income, determined on a case-by-case basis; | ||
# | # people whose cases are being tried in Provincial Court (not Supreme Court or Federal Court); and | ||
# people whose trial dates are 3 months away or longer. | # people whose trial dates are 3 months away or longer. | ||
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=== 1. If the client meets LSLAP requirements === | === 1. If the client meets LSLAP requirements === | ||
LSLAP clinicians may provide assistance to clients including: | * LSLAP clinicians may provide assistance to clients including: | ||
* helping the accused obtain particulars and set trial dates | * helping the accused obtain particulars and set trial dates; | ||
* representing an accused at trial for some summary offences with supervision, and/or speaking to sentence for such offences | * representing an accused at trial for some summary offences with supervision, and/or speaking to sentence for such offences; | ||
* contacting | * contacting and negotiating with the Crown, in some cases, to agree in advance to a disposition favourable to the client; and | ||
* applying for a diversion or peace bond for the client. | * applying for a diversion or peace bond for the client. | ||
=== 2. If the client does not meet LSLAP requirements === | === 2. If the client does not meet LSLAP requirements === | ||
LSLAP | LSLAP clinicians may assist the client solely by providing the client with a referral. No advice should be given. If the client wishes to review a decision denying Legal Aid, LSLAP may be able to assist with this review (see number 4(c), below). | ||
=== 3. What to do if LSLAP cannot represent a client === | === 3. What to do if LSLAP cannot represent a client === | ||
Clients should be encouraged to find counsel as quickly as possible. If an accused must appear in court and has not yet found counsel, | Clients should be encouraged to find counsel as quickly as possible. If an accused must appear in court and has not yet found counsel, they should ask for an adjournment. It is common for the court to allow an adjournment for several weeks to permit the accused to obtain counsel after the first appearance. | ||
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