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Duty counsel can provide you with advice about the charges against you, court procedures, and your legal rights. Contact your local court registry for duty counsel hours at in your area.

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Call at no charge to speak to a lawyer if you're in BC, and you've been arrested; detained; and are under active investigation for a criminal offence, but you're not yet charged. 1-866-458-5500

Call at no charge to speak to a lawyer if you're in BC, and you've been arrested; detained; and are under active investigation for a criminal offence, but you're not yet charged. 1-866-458-5500

Call at no charge to speak to a lawyer if you're in BC, and you've been arrested; detained; and are under active investigation for a criminal offence, but you're not yet charged. 1-866-458-5500

Call at no charge to speak to a lawyer if you're in BC, and you've been arrested; detained; and are under active investigation for a criminal offence, but you're not yet charged. 1-866-458-5500

A lawsuit filed by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) alleges that provincial and federal governments have violated the Charter of Rights and Freedoms by underfunding legal aid in Manitoba. Legal Aid Manitoba, which provides free or affordable legal services for low-income residents, receives funding from both levels of government, the Manitoba Law Foundation, and client fees. The lawsuit claims chronic underfunding has led to systemic issues within the criminal justice system, including wrongful convictions, pressured guilty pleas, and delayed bail decisions. It specifically cites violations of Charter Sections 7 (right to life, liberty, and security), 11 (right to a fair trial), and 15 (equal protection under the law). The filing highlights that Indigenous people are disproportionately represented in the system due to inadequate legal aid access. Legal Aid Manitoba’s funding has remained flat at $36.6 million since 2023, while prosecution services have seen increased budgets. Over 18% of criminal legal aid applications were rejected in 2023–2024, with 40% denied for financial eligibility. The case will be reviewed in court in September, with the evidence and filings yet to be disclosed.

Call at no charge to speak to a lawyer if you're in BC, and you've been arrested; detained; and are under active investigation for a criminal offence, but you're not yet charged. 1-866-458-5500

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The Rocky Mountain Veterans Advocacy Project has secured a $205,000 donation to enhance legal support for veterans in Colorado, aiming for $25 million in benefits recovery in 2026.

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Call at no charge to speak to a lawyer if you're in BC, and you've been arrested; detained; and are under active investigation for a criminal offence, but you're not yet charged. 1-866-458-5500

Get free family law advice if you have a low income. Family LawLINE lawyers give brief "next step" advice about family law issues. Contact the Call Centre to find out if you qualify.

Call at no charge to speak to a lawyer if you're in BC, and you've been arrested; detained; and are under active investigation for a criminal offence, but you're not yet charged. 1-866-458-5500

Get free family law advice if you have a low income. Family LawLINE lawyers give brief "next step" advice about family law issues. Contact the Call Centre to find out if you qualify.

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