Page 9 - Prisoners 411 Guide - Alberta

CONTENT

THE LEGAL PROCESS 11
Things to do and not do when arrested and charged 12
Aboriginal special rights 13
Dealing with police – your leal rights 14
Mental health rights 15
The criminal process in Alberta 16
Types of charges and what they mean 17
Most common types of criminal charges and what they mean 18
What to do when facing criminal charges 19
How does bail work 20
What if you can’t afford a lawyer or run out of money 21
Accessing probono lawyers in Alberta 22
What you should expect from your lss lawyers 23
Steps for representing yourself in court 24
How does canada’s court system work 25
The steps along the way, sentencing, trial, apeal 27
Deciding if you are guilty or not guilty 28
Preparing for sentencing, what you need to do 29
Preparing for your defence and types of common defences 30
What to do if you want to appeal your sentence 31
So you’re innocent but have been convicted? Where to from here? 32
How does parole work? 33
GROW YOUR BUSINESS HERE. BE THE FIRST TO CORRECTIVE SERVICES PROCESS 34
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Difference between remand, provincial and federal centre
RESERVE THIS PAGE FOR 1-3 YEARS Can you choose what correctional centre you will be sent to? 36
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What is expected of you whilst you are incarcerated
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING 38
Tips to reduce psychological stress whilst incarcerated 39
Consider the stress on your family and friends 40
How to stay in touch with family and friends whilst incarcerated 41
FAMILY LAW AND COMMON PROBLEMS 42
So your partner is threatening to take your kids away 43
What to do when you can no longer pay child support 44
Facing divorce whilst incarcerated 45
IMMIGRATION LAWS AND COMMON ISSUES WHEN CONVICTED 46
What happens when you are charged whilst a permanent resident? 47

PUTTING YOUR AFFAIRS IN ORDER 48
You want to get your affairs in order, what can you do? 49

9 Prisoners 411 Guide 2017