Describe the advice and assistance offered by legal aid (intro) Flashcards
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What is legal aid
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Funding by the state to persons who are unable to afford legal costs for advice, mediation or representation
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Where is legal aid limited
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In civil cases but more for criminal cases
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Why is legal aid limited in criminal cases
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The clients liberty may be at risk
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What is a main source of civil funding
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Conditional fee agreements are entered by a lawyer and their client if the case has a high chance of success
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