Provincial Offences for Paralegals 4th Edition by Jennifer Zubick 9781774627983 *134a [ZZ]

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Provincial Offences for Paralegals, 4th Edition provides students with an up-to-date and comprehensive guide to the procedures involved in laying and prosecuting charges under provincial legislation. Designed to meet LSO requirements, this edition integrates the Paralegal Rules of Conduct and LSO By-Laws directly into the content, preparing students to represent clients before the Ontario Court of Justice.

This edition introduces four new mock trials that prepare students for real-life scenarios in court and throughout their legal careers. Additional updates include coverage of the Liquor License and Control Act, commentary on new offences such as automated speed enforcement, examples from new statutes including the Cannabis Control Act, and a recurring case scenario that guides students through each step in litigating regulatory offences.

Written in an accessible, logically sequenced format, this resource supports student learning and reflects the practical steps of the regulatory offences process, helping students build their confidence in this core area of legal practice.

• Updated legislation, forms, and procedural requirements, with refined pedagogy and added competencies 

• Four new mock trials  

• New Key Points in Review infographics in each chapter 

• Scenarios, case summaries, and Case in Point boxes 

• A recurring case scenario that guides students through the steps in dealing with an offence 

• Commentary on new offences (e.g., automated speed enforcement) and examples from new statutes (e.g., Cannabis Control Act) 

• POA sample forms and documents, including a sample retainer agreement 

• End-of-chapter materials, including key terms, review questions, and short answer questions 

• LSO key competencies highlighted in the margins 

• Instructor supplements package, including computerized test bank, PowerPoint presentation, instructor’s guide, and additional mock trials. 

Chapter 1: An Overview of POA 
Chapter 2: Roles and Responsibilities 
Chapter 3: Procedural Streams 
Chapter 4: Classification 
Chapter 5: Your Client Has Been Charged 
Chapter 6: Helping Your Client 
Chapter 7: Preparing for Trial 
Chapter 8: Motions and Applications 
Chapter 9: What to Expect in Court 
Chapter 10: The Trial 
Chapter 11: Sentencing 
Chapter 12: Following Up 
Chapter 13: Reopenings and Appeals 
Chapter 14: Common HTA Offences 
Chapter 15: Other Common Acts 
Chapter 16: Administrative Monetary Penalties 

Appendix A: Provincial Offences Act 
Appendix B: POA Rules 
Appendix C: Set Fines from the Provincial Offences Act 
Appendix D: Highway Traffic Act 
Appendix E: AMP Regulation 
Appendix F: Mock Trials