1. What happens at my first court appearance? Is it a trial date?

2. Who attends the first court appearance?

3. What if I do not attend court when I am supposed to?

4. Will I get a report from my lawyer after every court appearance?

5. Do I have to have my fingerprints taken?

6. In addition to my criminal charge, I was also given a ticket. Should I pay it?

7. My teenage child was charged with a crime, should we bother with a lawyer?

8. What is a pre-trial and will I have one?

9. What should I wear to Court?

10. If I go to trial, will I have to testify?

11. I am innocent, why can't I just tell the police my side of the store?

12. I was released from custody with a curfew that conflicts with my work schedule, am I stuck?

13. If I am convicted, will I go to jail?

14. Am I eligible for a diversion program that will take me out of the criminal justice system?

15. How much will my case cost in legal fees?

16. Do you take Legal Aid?

17. What is the difference between an "indictable offence" and a "summary conviction" offence?

18. Why is my case taking so long to get to trial?

19. I was convicted of a criminal offence in the past. Can I get a pardon?

20. How can I get a copy of my criminal record?