In Canada, laws help and protect you. Canadian residents must know and obey the laws. There are two kinds of law: Criminal Law and Civil Law.
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Criminal Law
These laws protect the people and cover murder, theft, drugs, drunk driving, assault, etc. Anyone who is charged with a crime will be arrested by the police and then tried in court. In Canada, you are presumed innocent until proven guilty. If charged with a crime, the court will assign a lawyer if you can not afford one, or you can hire a lawyer yourself.
Canadian Law forbids violence against anyone, including members of your family. The law also requires that you report any cases of physical or sexual abuse.
Legal Aid Alberta - Lethbridge
Legal Aid Alberta provides legal assistance for both adults and youth on criminal charges. Coverage is also available to adults and youth for family matters, including child welfare issues and divorce support and custody issues. Legal Aid Alberta also provides coverage for immigration issues and civil matters, which are evaluated for merit and likelihood of success.
| Legal aid is not free; you must agree to pay Legal Aid Alberta back for its legal services when you can afford to do so. | |
| 200 4 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB | |
| 403-381-5194 | |
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