But there's a catch for law school clinics, many of whom appear in the criminal courts to represent low income persons accused of summary conviction offences. (slaw.ca)
A few summary conviction offences (called super summary offences) carry a penalty of 18 months of imprisonment. (slaw.ca)
One of the costs to the justice system is the failure of many who are accused of summary conviction offences to appear at scheduled court hearings. (slaw.ca)