Articles on Legal Themes
Do you have a criminal charge?
Have you been charged with a criminal offence? Are you going to court for the first time? It can be a very scary experience. You may feel like you want to 'just get it over with'. Stop! If you've been charged with a crime you should see a lawyer to get legal advice as soon as possible. You'll find information here about how to get legal help, going to Provincial Court, what happens in court and how to prepare for trial.
Working with an interpreter
Proper communication is essential in all matters, but especially when representing clients with a limited English vocabulary. Using a trained interpreter for your non-English-speaking clients allows them to fully participate in meetings, appointments and other proceedings which affect them. A wrong word due to limited language skills or omitted information can drastically change the outcome of a situation.
Money Money Money
November is Financial Literacy Month. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your finances? You are not alone. Sometimes it lasts just for a moment when our debit card is declined or our credit card bill seems to be a bit higher than we had expected.
- Land titles
- Voting in Canada: a short history
- Legal help for injured workers
- NS Securities Commission
- Helmet head
- Shopping online
- Don't drink and drive
- Jury Duty...no laughing matter
- Fun festivals and old laws
- I want to ride my bicycle
- Safe Boating
- Roadside spot checks
- A day at the beach
- Dealing with debt
- Try Judging
- Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- Don't call me - Do not call list
- Paying your mortgage and foreclosure
- January is the month for paying bills
- Having a pool party?