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For our justice system to be truly effective and fair, the punishment must fit the crime. That is why the recent passage of Bill C-5, which eliminates mandatory minimum penalties (MMPs) for 14 offences in the Criminal Code along with all six offences covered by the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act is both timely and necessary.
And that does not even include legal fees! There’s also the fees of somebody driving you around for the 90 days that you were suspended and then it’s about $800-$1200 on average in Toronto/GTA when your vehicle gets impounded. Food for thought! Next time you consider drinking and driving, please take an Uber. You can save money and lives!
Having a DUI on your record could present a lot of issues in the future. Therefore, it is best to not have a DUI charge or conviction on your record or at least find a way on how it can be taken out of it. If you have some questions about impaired driving in Canada and DUI charges in Canada, then keep on reading.
Using a bike to get to one place or another is a favourite mode of transportation for a lot of people in Toronto, especially for those who are health conscious or who are trying to be more environmentally friendly; but if you live in the city, then you probably have also wondered if it’s possible to get a DUI on a bike.
Protecting your legal rights is a responsibility I take seriously. My firm has always fought tenaciously to ensure those rights are respected and upheld with every step you take on your path to justice. It begins with our first conversation and only ends when your case is resolved.
Did you ever wonder the difference between careless driving and dangerous driving? In this article, we discuss the difference and tell you everything you need to know about careless driving charges in Ontario.
BRAMPTON’S MAYOR, PATRICK BROWN ATTENDED LASTNIGHT’S VIP FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER EVENT AT THE BLUE JAYS GAME, RAISING OVER $75,000 WORTH IN PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Anyone who is detained or arrested in Canada is protected by the charter of rights and freedoms. This is part of the Canadian constitution and states that the following are the rights of someone who is arrested or detained.
Impaired driving is one of the most common reasons for getting arrested in Ontario. With this said, even though impaired driving is a common offence, it is still a very serious charge that can affect one’s life for a long time after conviction. Below are the penalties for impaired driving in Ontario.
Assault charges in Ontario include assault, assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon, and aggravated assault. The penalties vary for each kind as some types of assault can cause more damage and label the perpetrator as a danger to society