Originally Posted by
PinkLincoln
If the crown is seeing jail time for the charge, he would qualify for legal aid, however this has to be stated in a document they provide during your first appearance (Can't remember the name) but it would go on top of the disclosure. They can't just suddenly seek jail time a year later when the trial happens.
They can't tell you this after the fact, they want him to plea to avoid trial costs and what not by scaring him, that's what they do. Going to trial and the crown losing makes the crown look like an idiot, so they want you to plea. You can also counter plea.. NO FINES, NO POINTS, just accept the guilty plea for THEIR record of winning the trial, but you having no penalties.