A Brief Summary of Sections 7-11 Sections 7-11 outlines the legal rights of a Canadian individual. Section 7 states that everyone has the right to life, liberty and security and cannot have those rights taken away from them unless there is a conflict with the principles of fundamental justice. Section 8 states that everyone has the right to deny an unreasonable search or seizure. Section 9 states that everyone has the right not to be imprisoned on a random basis. Section 10 states that you have rights during arrest and detention (which will be covered below). Finally, Section 11 states that every individual has the right to be informed about the offence they are being charged with, have the right to be considered innocent until proven guilty and not to be denied reasonable bail on any charges being placed on an individual. Section 11 applies to both criminal and regulatory offences. Legal Rights When Being Detained or Arrested The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom
Subsequent to being arrested, law enforcement must provide you with a list of local defence lawyers and their contacts, along with a phone. A few local defence lawyers in Surrey, B.C are: Josh Krueger - 604.757.4725 Mike Beckett - 604.787.2258 Kevin Filkow - 604.558.8778 Michael Shapray - 604.725.430