DUI
Hefty Penalties if you refuse to Provide a Sample at a Roadside Check
In Canada, police don’t need a reason to make a preliminary demand for a breath sample to test for alcohol if you’re lawfully pulled over
December 13, 2019
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DUI
DUI
Mandatory Roadside Testing will make it easier for Police to detect Drunk Drivers
Amendments to Canada’s impaired driving laws became effective today, and are intended to simplify and modernize drunk driving laws. Legislators believe that the changes will
December 18, 2018
DUI
Occupant in stopped Car is found ‘not guilty’ of DUI despite registering ‘over 80’
In a 2018 trial, R. v. Subramaniam, drunk driving charges were dismissed against a man who was under the influence of alcohol when he was
September 4, 2018
Criminal Offences
Judge rules Defendant was Arbitrarily Detained when interrogated in Police Cruiser
A man faced an ‘over 80’ charge after being pulled over for speeding on the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto. Before issuing a speeding ticket, the
July 19, 2017
Criminal Offences
Our Right to be informed of our Rights to Counsel in our own Language
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, s.10 states that Everyone has the right on arrest or detention (a) to be informed promptly of the
January 6, 2017
DUI
Ontario Judge finds Accused’s Charter Rights were violated and dismisses ‘Over 80’ Charge
In a 2016 trial, R. v. Moore, a man was tried summarily on charges of impaired driving and ‘over 80’ (for operation of a motor
December 13, 2016
DUI
‘Not Guilty’ on DUI Charges if Defence Counsel can raise Reasonable Doubt
In any criminal law case in Canada, the burden of proof is on the prosecution to prove the accused person is guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
August 28, 2016
DUI
What Are My Rights When Asked to Take a Breathalyzer Test?
Breathalyzer and roadside screening cases turn on the demand, timing, right to counsel, device evidence, and Charter issues.
July 18, 2016
DUI
Rights Matter: Breath Evidence excluded after Turban not returned
Rights Matter: Breath evidence excluded after turban not returned By Katrina Trask Last week, Justice Copeland of the Ontario Court of Justice issued her decision in
July 3, 2016