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Your rights with police, in court, and when accused of a crime.

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Right to a lawyer

Right to a Lawyer

If you’re a youth in BC who’s been arrested, you have the right to speak to a lawyer. You also have rights under the Youth Criminal Justice Act to talk to your parents or another trusted adult, and to have them along with a lawyer in the room with you if you choose to talk to police. 

To contact a free lawyer, call Legal Aid at 604-408-2172 (Greater Vancouver) or 1-866-577-2525 (elsewhere in BC).

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Age Based Rights

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Youth in British Columbia reach significant milestones at different ages, granting them distinct legal rights and freedoms.

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A Practical Guide for Interacting with Police

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Being approached by a police officer can be intimidating. Knowing your rights can help keep you safe and out of trouble. 
Being approached by a police officer can be intimidating. Knowing your rights can help keep you safe and out of trouble.

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Drunk and Drugged Driving

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There are serious consequences to impaired driving. Always plan a safe way to get home if you intend to drink or use drugs.
There are serious consequences to impaired driving. Always plan a safe way to get home if you intend to drink or use drugs.

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Cyberbullying: What You Need to Know

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If you are being cyberbullied you are not alone and help is available. Reach out to trusted adults or try online resources to get support and stop the bullying.
If you are being cyberbullied you are not alone and help is available. Reach out to trusted adults or try online resources to get support and stop the bullying.

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Sexual Assault

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If you’ve been sexually assaulted, it is not your fault. Help is available and you are not alone.
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If you’ve been sexually assaulted, it is not your fault. Help is available and you are not alone.
If you’ve been sexually assaulted, it is not your fault. Help is available and you are not alone.

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Sextortion & Sharing Intimate Images Without Permission

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If someone is sharing your intimate image or threatening to share your images, it is not your fault and you do not have to deal with it by yourself. There are people to support you and ways to take back control.
If someone is sharing your intimate image or threatening to share your images, it is not your fault and you do not have to deal with it by yourself. There are people to support you and ways to take back control.

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Got a Traffic Ticket? Here's What to Do!

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Don’t ignore it.For things like speeding, driving without insurance, and several offenses under the Motor Vehicle Act, the police may give you a Violation Ticket (an ordinary traffic ticket.) The ticket will show the offense you are charged with and the penalty.
Don’t ignore it. For things like speeding, driving without insurance, and several offenses under the Motor Vehicle Act, the police may give you a Violation Ticket (an ordinary traffic ticket.) The ticket will show the offense you are charged with and the penalty.
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