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A calm, practical guide to theft under $5,000 and shoplifting charges in British Columbia: charge approval, court steps, penalties, records, defences and help for victims.
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A plain-language guide to a sexual assault charge in British Columbia: what the Crown must prove, bail, court steps, penalties, defences, BC statistics and help for complainants.
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Charged With Uttering Threats in BC? What Happens Next
Charged with uttering threats in BC? How s. 264.1 works, how Crown charge approval and court proceed, possible penalties and defences, and help for complainants.
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Charged With Dangerous Driving or Flight in BC? What Happens Next
A calm, plain-language guide to dangerous driving and flight from police charges in British Columbia: what the Crown must prove, the court process, penalties and licence consequences.
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Charged With Impaired Driving in BC? What Happens Next
A calm, plain-language guide to an impaired driving or over 80 charge in British Columbia: the court process, penalties, licence prohibitions, defences and where to get help.
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Charged With Refusing a Breath or Drug Test in BC? What Happens Next
Charged with refusing a breath or drug test in BC? Here is what s. 320.15 means, how charge approval and court work, the penalties and licence prohibitions, and when to call a lawyer.
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Charged With Drug Trafficking in BC? What Happens Next
A calm, plain-language guide to drug trafficking and possession for the purpose charges in British Columbia: bail, charge approval, court steps, penalties, defences and help.
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Charged With Assault in British Columbia? What Happens Next
Charged with assault (level 1) in British Columbia? A calm guide to charge approval, release conditions, court steps, possible penalties, defences and help for complainants.
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