Ask A Lawyer: Ensuring fair treatment in court for people with mental health issues

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Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers have a key role in Edmonton’s Mental Health Court     Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Justin Hjelsvold’s role as duty counsel in courtrooms in and around Edmonton brings him into contact with people worried about the legal challenges they’re facing. Often, there’s more going on than criminal charges. “Almost […]