Charges Withdrawn on Subsequent Impaired Hit and Run
Charges Withdrawn on Subsequent Impaired Hit and Run
Read moreCharge(s):
CC: s.259(4) – Driving while Disqualified, s.252(1)(B) – Hit and Run; TSA: s.167(A)(A) – No Licence, s.115(2)(B) – Careless Driving, s.167(1)(C) – Fail to Produce Insurance, s.54(1)(A) – Drive with no Insurance, s.94(2) – Drive while Unauthorized.
Allegations:
My client was a suspended driver due to an Impaired/Refusal conviction. While driving his vehicle, he lost control and slid into a parked vehicle. He failed to remain at the scene and drove away without making any attempt to contact the owner. This was observed by 5 witnesses.
Result:
After resolution discussions with the Crown, all charges and tickets were withdrawn. No criminal convictions.
Reduced Fine on Impaired Driving Accident, Breaches and Numerous Tickets
Read moreCharge(s):
CC: s.253(1(a) – Impaired Driving, s.254(5) – Refusal to Provide a Breath Sample, s.733.1(1) – Breach Probation Order x 3; TSA: s.51(a) – No driver’s license, s.52(1)(a) – No registration, s.54(1)(a) – No insurance, and s.53(1)(b) – No license plate.
Allegations:
My client was observed by the police to swerve all over the road and to finally lose control and get his vehicle stuck in a ditch. He was extremely intoxicated. He was on probation for an assault charge. He had a lengthy criminal record.
Result:
He pleaded guilty to only one charge and received a fine of only $1500. No insurance alone is a fine of $2875. All other charges were withdrawn.
Dangerous Driver with 5 Priors for Impaired Driving Gets Off Easy
Read moreCharge(s):
CC: s.249.1(1) – Fail to Stop Vehicle While Pursued by Police, s.249(1)(a) – Dangerous driving, s.249(4) – Drive While Disqualified, s.733.1(1) x 2 – Breach Probation Order; TSA: s.54(1)(a) – No Insurance, s.52(1)(a) – No Registration; GLA: s.50 – Unlawful Possession of Liquor.
Allegations:
My client was prohibited from driving, as a result of five prior convictions for impaired driving. The police recognized him driving and tried to pull him over. He drove off at a high rate of speed, through a residential neighborhood, cutting corners by driving over lawns. He was intoxicated at the time and was bound by conditions of probation as well. He had a lengthy and related criminal record. The Crown was seeking a significant period of incarceration.
Result:
He pleaded to a few lesser and included offences and was sentenced to 9 months, minus pre-trial custody, resulting in 6.5 months, followed by 2 years of probation and a further three year driving prohibition.
