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Going to Court
Defending Yourself in Provincial Court
This fact sheet may be useful if…
- You have been charged with a less serious criminal offence or a provincial offence
- You do not qualify for a Legal Aid lawyer
- You cannot afford a private lawyer
This fact sheet explains
- When you have to be in court
- What to consider before your first appearance
- Whether you can represent yourself
- How to organize for a trial
- What to expect in the courtroom
- How to prepare for a sentence hearing
Contents
Part 1: So You've Been Charged with an Offence
Part 2: The Day of Your First Appearance
Part 3: Preparing for Your Trial
Part 4: Your Trial
Part 5: Sentencing
Part 6: Key Legal Terms
*Please Note:
This fact sheet is NOT for Youth in Conflict with the Law. It does not deal with the special rules under the Youth Criminal Justice Act for youth aged 12 to 17 years.
Published by:
Public Legal Education and
Information Service of New Brunswick
P.O, Box 6000
Fredericton, NB
E3B 5H1
Tel: 506-453-5369
Fax: 506-462-5193
http://www.legal-info-legale.nb.ca
Revised: March 2007
ISBN: 978-1-55396-937-2
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Disclaimer: Please note that our website contains general information about the law. This is not a complete statement of the law on particular topics. We try to update our publications often, but laws change frequently so it is important for you to check to make sure the information is up to date. The information in our publications is not a substitute for legal advice. To receive legal advice about your specific situation, you need to speak to a lawyer.
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