FYI
The Law Related to Automatism
What is Automatism? At common law, automatism is “a state of impaired consciousness, rather than unconsciousness, in which an individual, though capable of action, has
May 30, 2023
The Law Firm of Ted Yoannou
Impaired Driving
FYI
Police need Reasonable Suspicion for a Roadside Drug Test
The standard for demanding a roadside drug test in Canada is higher than for a roadside breath test. On December 18, 2018, our laws changed
January 21, 2021
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
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
FYI
Judge upholds Acquittal on Impaired Driving Charge for Case involving Prescription Drugs combined with Alcohol
In a 2016 trial, an Ontario Court heard the appeal of a 2015 summary conviction decision which found a man ‘guilty’ on the charge of
March 20, 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
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