The police cannot charge you with a crime in British Columbia. The Crown (lawyers for the government) have to review the police report to them (called the "report to Crown counsel") and decide that laying criminal charges is appropriate. After they decide to lay criminal charges, the following will take place: 1. Initial court appearance: You will have to appear in Court and pick up the police disclosure; 2. Review the police disclosure: You will have to review the police disclosure and decide what to do next. 3. Make a decision: Negotiate with the Crown, decide whether to fight the matter or make a guilty plea or resolve the matter out of court. 4. Resolution: Resolve the matter either at trial or by agreement with the Crown.