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Pleading guilty to a criminal charge

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A criminal conviction can seriously affect the rest of your life. Understand what it means to plead guilty to a criminal charge, and learn the steps involved in the process.

What you should know

The steps in the process

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  • This information applies to British Columbia, Canada
  • Reviewed for legal accuracy in March 2018
  • Time to read: 9 minutes

Reviewed for legal accuracy by

Jordan Allingham, Ferguson Allingham and Paul Briggs, Paul Briggs Law

Jordan Allingham, Ferguson Allingham
Paul Briggs, Paul Briggs Law

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This information from People’s Law School explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia, Canada. The information is not intended as legal advice. See our disclaimer.

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