-> IF YOU ARE UNDER ARREST, PHONE: 514-289-9995
This is the phone number of sympathetic local lawyers. They speak fluent French and competent English.
Make sure you remember this number (write it down on your body if necessary). This number is very busy, so please only phone IF UNDER ARREST
Autodéfense juridique
*** PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH OTHERS ***
A MESSAGE TO THOSE ARRESTED ON MAY 1ST
This past May 1st, in the hours following the anti-capitalist
demonstration organized by CLAC-Montreal (the Anti-Capitalist
Convergence), 107 people were arrested and several were brutalized
by the police. So far as we know, most of those arrested received
tickets for unlawful assembly, while some people received criminal
charges. Everyone was released during the night of the demonstration
or over the two days that followed.
If you are one of those who were arrested on May 1st, this message
is for you.
If you received a ticket after being arrested on May 1st, it is
important to challenge it! This can be a long procedure, but it is
our opinion that we should refuse to pay these illegitimate tickets
which are another method the State uses to discourage us from
rebelling. Let’s show them that their strategy isn’t going to work!
In this vein, we are going to organize as a group to challenge the
tickets, with the help of a lawyer. So if you would like to
challenge your ticket, write to us at: defense@clac-montreal.net and we will contact you for a meeting to share information and organize to challenge the tickets.
If you were arrested on May 1st and you have been charged with a
criminal offense, contact us at: defense@clac-montreal.net and we will get in touch for a meeting to share information and organize the defense of those charged.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us, it is easier and less
discouraging to defend yourself with other people and this way we
can work together to raise the funds necessary for the defense!
WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW:
Whether you are challenging a ticket or defending yourself against
criminal charges, here are some important things you can do:
* As soon as possible, write down what happened before, during, and
after your arrest, to help you remember later on, as trials can last
for months and even years. Include what was happening at the time,
the names or badge numbers of the police you were dealing with, the
circumstances of your arrest, etc. In other words, include any
details that could be relevant to your defense.
* Take photos of any injuries you sustained and keep proof of any
visits to a healthcare provider.
* If you know people who witnessed your arrest, ask them to also
write down what happened, in order to help them remember later on.
* If you have any video footage or photos of what happened, keep the
original and make sure to have the contact information for the
person who took the video or photos in question.
If you have any questions or need any information or if you need
help to lodge a complaint against the police, contact us at : defense@clac-montreal.net
CLAC-Montreal Follow-Up Committee
Mise à jour de ma situation juridique -- Juillet 2011
Pat Cadorette
Le 26 juin 2010, vers 10 h, soit quelques heures avant le coup d'envoi des manifestations historiques contre la tenue du Sommet du G20 à Toronto, j'ai été interpellé et placé en état d'arrestation par un groupe spécial d'intervention du service de police de la ville de Toronto. On me lu mes droits et m'informa que j'étais accusé d'une série de chefs de complot pour mon rôle présumé dans l'organisation des manifestations populaires qui devaient avoir lieu quelques heures plus tard.
Depuis la fin de l'automne 2010 il ne reste qu'une dizaine de montréalais faisant face a des accusations. Il en reste aujourd'hui 8 dont 6 sont en contact avec l'équipe de soutien légal de la Clac active depuis plus d'un an.
Bilan, le travail collectif de soutien a permis à plusieurs personnes de faire tomber les charges qui pesaient contre elle. Devant des demandes de divulgation de la preuve la Couronne a plus souvent qu'autrement renoncé à ses accusations.
Our solidarity is stronger than their repression!
The G20 Legal Defence Fund in Quebec continues to raise money in support of all people facing charges in relation to the anti-G20 protests in Toronto in June 2010.
The Fund considers that all arrests occurred in the context of a legitimate struggle against the capitalist policies of the G20, and that all charges should be dropped immediately.
Defendant to ask that all bail conditions are rescinded, including ban on demonstrations
When: Tuesday, November 30, 10am
Where: Ontario Superior Court at 361 University Avenue
between Dundas & Queen Street
(for exact courtroom location, look for “Singh, Jaggi” on the court roll)
If you oppose the restrictive bail conditions imposed on all G20 “conspiracy” defendants – ban on demonstrations, house arrest, non-association, ban on passports and cellphones, and more -- we ask that you attend court in large numbers this TUESDAY.
Contribute to the G20 Legal Defence Fund in Québec!
Our solidarity is stronger than their repression
It’s been two weeks since we launched the “5000 x 5$” campaign to raise money for the G20 Legal Defence Fund in Québec. Thanks to everyone who has supported this campaign so far. We continue to ask for your support in promoting and contributing to this campaign, especially in the next few weeks as we attempt to meet our fundraising goal of $25,000 by December 17. Updated information is included below.
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE:
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Expansion of mandate of Legal Defence Fund
The G20 Legal Defence Fund (Quebec) was founded by the assemblies of CLAC 2010 (Anti-Capitalist Convergence) and RAG20 (Regroupement des arrêtéEs du G20) in 2010, following the mass arrests in Toronto during protests against the G20. The purpose of the G20 Legal Defence Fund was to guarantee that everyone from Quebec facing criminal charges related to the G20 in Toronto had access to legal defence. Read more about the CLAC LEgal Suppor Fund fund here: www.clac-montreal.net/en/legal_support At the request of the CLAC Legal Self-Defence and Support Committee, and in consultation with Je Donne à Nous (http://jedonneanous.org) and CLASSE Légal, the G20 Legal Defence Fund (Quebec) is expanding its mandate to include non-legal expenses related to arrests in the context of the popular movement in support of the student strike and during demonstrations organized by CLAC. The name of the fund will change from G20 Legal Defence Fund (Quebec) to the CLAC Legal Defence Fund. The CLAC Legal Defence Fund will follow new guidelines established by the CLAC Self-Defence Committee, in consultation with CLASSE Légal and Je donne à nous. Under these guidelines, the CLAC Legal Defence Fund will continue to support the remaining G20 cases. The CLAC Legal Defence Fund will remain under the oversight of a body accountable to the CLAC General Assembly. The current membership of the oversight body was originally ratified by CLAC and RAG20 in 2010. The fund can be contacted at : defense@clac-montreal.net |
(updated on October 5, 2010)
1- PRINCIPLES AND PRIORITIES
General Principles:
The Legal Fund is in solidarity with everyone who was arrested in the context of organizing the resistance to the G20 or participating in the anti-G20 demonstrations in Toronto in June 2010, regardless of their role in organizing the demonstrations or their political beliefs.
*This Is Not A Legal Opinion*
Last Updated: September 2010
Contents
After August 23: What's The Situation?
Lawyers & Legal Aid
Legal Cases and Lawsuits
Pre-Trial Release Conditions
“Peace Bond/810” Agreements
Documenting What Happened