Studies of the provincial courts across Canada have consistently shown that in most cases the accused pleads not guilty during their first appearance in court to the charges as laid.

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Most accused individuals actually plead guilty at some point during the court process, often as a result of plea bargaining or after receiving legal advice, rather than pleading not guilty at their first court appearance.

Studies of the Provincial Courts Across Canada Have Consistently Shown