- Step 1FIGHT THE TICKET
If you don't want to fight your ticket or go to court, read this section! - Step 2REQUEST A TRIAL
We show you what to do. It only takes 15 minutes. How easy is that! - Step 3PREPARATION
Preparation is the key to success. Do your homework. - Step 4PRE-TRIAL STRATEGIES
Your trial has been scheduled. Now the fight begins. Here's what you need to do. - Step 5TRIAL STRATEGIES
What to do, what to say, and what not to say.
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Step 3: Preparation
Summary:
- How to prepare for trial.
- Document what happened.
- Introduction to the Provincial Offences Act.
- Research your charge.
While you are waiting for your notice of trial, this is not down time. Use your time to thoroughly read this website. There is a lot of information here and it will take time to go through it.
Preparation is the key to success. Use this time wisely to prepare for your trial should it be scheduled. If it takes up to two years for your trial, are you going to remember what happened? Do you remember what happened to you two years ago today? Probably not.
It's important to note the details of what happened so that you can prepare an adequate defence and more importantly, embarrass the cop who definitely won't remember the events of your case. He can't simply read his notes; he has to remember what happened because he is a witness testifying as to the authenticity of the charge. Otherwise the prosecutor wouldn't need him, just his notes. And just his notes are not good enough in court. The prosecutor needs witness(es) who remember what happened.
The evidence you gather will help you with your version of events or refute their version of events.
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