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Criminal Law – Rights of an arrested person

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Rights of an arrested person

Someone who is charged with a criminal offence has the right to a fair trial and a right to counsel. Accused persons need legal advice, including advice about release from custody, the criminal trial, and sentencing. 

Common Questions

I heard from a friend that the police want to talk to me about a house party I went to with my friend. What happens if the police think I've committed a crime?
I was charged with a crime and my parents are paying for a criminal lawyer to help me fight the charges. Since I’m a minor and my parents are paying, can my parents find out what I tell the lawyer?
What are my rights if I am arrested or detained?
I have been charged with an assault. I am not a Canadian citizen. What should I do?
I’ve been stopped by police while walking home from my high school. They’ve always let me go in the past, but what if they won’t? Who can I call if the police arrest me or won’t let me go?
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