SLS News
SLS Launches its Legal Reform Project
SLS is excited to announce the launch of its Legal Reform project: A comprehensive analysis of Court Diversion Programs for Street Workers in Edmonton. Our focus will be on examining the effectiveness and community perceptions of the two programs that are currently in place to help sex workers get off the streets - Project SNUG (for pre-charge offenses) and COARSE (for post-charge court diversion).
We have a large number of volunteers that helping out with this project and we hope to come up with a finished product that is both informative to the general public, a positive contribution to the low-income community and especially a resource for street workers in Edmonton.
Written on OCTOBER 9TH, 2009 by Josh
Another written decision from the SLS Criminal Project!
We are proud to announce that SLS has received another written decision, this time by Judge Sully. The case was worked on by a former SLS member who is on to bigger and better things now. The case itself successfully argued the very rare defence of entrapment. The citation is 2009 ABPC 282.
Written on OCTOBER 9TH, 2009 by Josh
Welcome new and returning volunteers!
Student Legal Services of Edmonton would like to welcome it's incoming and returning volunteers for the 2009/2010 school year. SLS has over 250 volunteers enrolled in all four of our projects. Shifts and outreaches will be starting up this week to help serve the Edmonton low-income community. Their hard work is much appreciated and we look forward to a great year!
Written on SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2009 by Caleigh
Another written decision from the SLS Criminal Project!
Carter Greschner, a Criminal Project dayleader, has received a written decision. He made a successful application to exclude evidence under s. 10(b) of the Charter. The citation is 2009 ABPC 232. Congratulations Carter!
Written on SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2009 by Josh
Exemptions from the Mandatory Ignition Interlock Program
When convicted of an offence under s. 253(1)(b) or s. 254(5), you are required to participate in the MANDATORY ignition interlock program. The details of this program, including cost, can be found at
http://atsb.alberta.ca/506.htm
However, if you are convicted of s. 253(1)(b), but did not have an aggravated reading (under 160 mg%) AND this is your first alcohol-related Criminal Code offence in ten years, you can apply to be exempt from the program.
In addition to the above criteria, in order to be considered for an exemption, a letter must be sent to the Alberta Transportation Safety Board. This letter must include the following: full name, address, phone number, date of birth, driver's licence number, motor vehicle identification number (if available), and a copy of your certificate of analyses.
The letter can be faxed or mailed to:
Alberta Transportation Safety Board
Government of Alberta
PO Box 1333
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 2N2
(780) 422-9739
If you have, or previously had, a file with Student Legal Services, we can initiate the exemption process for you. You will be required to sign a release form that indicates that you consent to Student Legal Services sending an exemption letter, which would include a copy of your certificate of analyses, to the Alberta Transportation Safety Board on your behalf. Please Discuss this possibility with your caseworker.
Written on AUGUST 5th, 2009 by Tara and Lindsay
Written decision from the SLS Criminal Project!
One of the SLS summer workers in the Criminal Project, Amy Lind, received a written decision. Judge Sully found insufficient grounds for a breath demand constituted a defence to the refusal charge. The citation is 2009 ABPC 220. Congratulations Amy!
Written on JULY 30th, 2009 by Caleigh
SLS News Launches!
Student Legal Services of Edmonton launches a new addition to its' website, SLS News. This new website will function as a way to keep the people who use SLS updated on happenings within the low-income community with regards to the law. The Legal Education and Reform project will be responsible for ensuring that it remains updated.
Written on JULY 24th, 2009 by Caleigh
