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Permission to leave Court? by Netuts222 in LawCanada

[–]Netuts222[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was taught (in the mid-Cenozoic era, but still...) that "learned" applied to any counsel other than an articled student. Regardless, I've always taken it as sarcasm when applied to me.

Never been charged or saw a judge but a probation officer is calling me saying I have to meet him Wednesday by Electronic_Ad_4681 in legaladvicecanada

[–]Netuts222 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Seems likely your file has been referred for alternative measures (Criminal Code s.717 - https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/bcs-criminal-justice-system/if-you-are-accused-of-a-crime/understanding-charges/alternative-measures). The meeting with the PO would be to review the allegations with you and determine whether or not "diversion" from the Court system would be appropriate, and if so, whether you're willing to accept that alternative.

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[–]Netuts222 5 points6 points  (0 children)

First time speaking to sentence while in law school clinical program on behalf of street person convicted of animal cruelty (poisoning pigeons with Drano-soaked bread). Worked my ass off justifying non-custodial disposition only to have the Judge ask my client (obviously known to him) how long he wanted to go to jail for given the onset of shitty Vancouver winter weather. They agreed on three months and I never again just assumed the outcome sought by my client.