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Civil Trial Procedure
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Read MoreSexual Crimes
If you are a victim of sexual crime, you can get legal information and support from the RISE program. If you are a friend, family member, or service provider to a victim, you are also welcome to contact RISE. Visit www.risepei.com, or call or text 902-218-6143. If you are looking for legal information because you…
Read MoreSentencing
This pamphlet gives you some information about sentencing in criminal court. If you are charged with a criminal offence, talk to a lawyer as soon as possible. If you plead guilty, or are found guilty, of a criminal offence, the judge will decide what punishment you receive. This is called sentencing.
Read MoreKnow Trespassing
Property owners may give written (including posted signage) or verbal notice of restrictions on the property. If the person will not leave, the property owner can call the police. Here is a list of do’s and don’ts about trespassing: Don’ts Don’t enter without permission: a lawn, a garden, an orchard, a golf course, a fenced…
Read MoreDefending Yourself in Criminal Court
This publication explains how a typical criminal trial proceeds through the courts. The information in this publication is not a substitute for legal advice.
Read MoreCriminal Trial Procedure
If you’ve been charged with a crime and your case has not been diverted from the courts system, you will usually answer to the charge in a criminal court. Tips for when you go to court: Dress neatly and arrive early Ask for directions to the courtroom being used for your case at the front…
Read MoreAlternative Measures: Information for Victims of Adult and Youth Crime
This publication is for anyone who wants to be informed about Prince Edward Island’s Alternative Measures Program, which is used to divert people from the criminal court system while still holding them accountable for what they have done. The program consists of out-of-court options for youth from age 12 to their 18th birthday, and for…
Read MoreA Guide for Witnesses
You may be called as a witness for either a criminal or civil trial. This publication is for anyone who wants to be informed about being a witness and testifying in court. You can download the publication below. Before You Testify in Court Testifying in Court
Read MoreWhat do I Need to Know? A Guide to Child Protection for Youth
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