Call the police for help. Sometimes children break the law. In Canada, there are special laws for children between 12 and 18 years old. If a young person who is 12 to 17 years old goes to court on a criminal charge, he or she has the right to a lawyer. Families with children in trouble with the law may contact probation officers or youth workers for advice.
Witnesses are very important to Canadian law.
The information a witness gives may help the police find a criminal or find out who caused an accident. If you are a witness, it is your duty to inform the police and appear in court if required. If you see a car accident, give your name and phone number to the driver. They must explain why they are arresting you, and tell you what your rights are. The officers must let you phone a lawyer right away.