Legal Project Management Plan & Checklist
Purpose of this Guide: Use this fork when representing a youth client charged with a hybrid offence committed more than twelve months prior to the date of the charge, where the Crown elects to proceed by indictment to bypass the summary limitation period.
Jurisdiction: Ontario Court of Justice (Youth Justice Court). Operates when Crown elections affect hybrid offences.
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The Process at a Glance: The process begins by auditing the offence date and verifying the expiry of the twelve-month limit under section seven hundred and eighty-six subsection two of the Criminal Code. If the Crown elects to proceed by indictment, counsel files objections if the Crown elects summary without consent. Under section one hundred and forty-two, the trial remains summary, but counsel advises the youth on the five-year record exposure penalty and drafts sentencing submissions to offset this impact, while monitoring the section one hundred and nineteen subsection nine attachment trap.
Key Legislation and Case Law: Governed by section one hundred and forty-two of the Youth Criminal Justice Act and section seven hundred and eighty-six subsection two of the Criminal Code. Key references include section one hundred and forty-two subsection one for summary trial style, section one hundred and forty-two subsection four for limitation exclusions, section one hundred and nineteen subsection two for access periods, and section one hundred and nineteen subsection nine for adult record attachments. Refer to the Youth Criminal Justice Act (Justice Laws Portal) and the Criminal Code (Justice Laws Portal) for details.
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This legal matter plan provides a structured workflow for Criminal Law cases, outlining the standard Litigation process. Utilize these tracking templates to manage your legal cases efficiently.
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Identify potential statutory bars for summary prosecution.
Verify the legality of the Crown's election on the hybrid charge.
Secure a sentence that compensates for the extended access period.
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