Many people who receive DUIs or Immediate Roadside Prohibitions are concerned about the repercussions that go beyond the 90-day prohibition, or the one-year driving prohibition on a criminal conviction. The most common concern that clients express to us is the installation of an alcohol breathalyzer, also known as an Ignition Interlock device, in their vehicles.
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The ideal defence to a domestic assault charge will depend on the unique circumstances of each case. If you are proceeding to trial, discrediting witnesses who will testify against you is a crucial aspect of your defence. Many allegations of assault in the family context are exaggerated or untrue due to anger, jealousy, or resentment
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So, it’s happened. You got a letter in the mail telling you that you are going to be losing your licence as a result of getting too many points. You received a Notice of Intent to Prohibit your licence. You probably have a lot of questions; Can you keep your licence? Can you still drive?
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Many people are concerned about what the outcome of their court case may be. This is particularly when their case involves an allegation of bad driving. People wonder what they can do to mitigate the potential consequences they may be facing. Taking steps to rehabilitate your driving record, or even to rehabilitate yourself, before attending
We recently published a blog post regarding the RCMP targeting drivers of Dodge pick-ups for focused scrutiny in Prince George BC. Prince George was just an example where we had noticed it is common practice for Dodge trucks to be pulled over for DUI investigations more often than other vehicles. Kyla also posted a TikTok
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If you have a child in your car when you are arrested for DUI, this can be considered an aggravating feature. Not only can it make your case more complex but it can also make it less likely to resolve. The most important thing to remember if you have a child in your car when
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When people receive Immediate Roadside Prohibitions or DUI criminal charges in British Columbia, there are two things that they are often concerned about; whether or not they are going to get a criminal record, and the driving prohibition they will get. If you receive an IRP, you are not going to get a criminal
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When it comes to dropping assault charges in British Columbia, people have questions about whether or not the charges can be dropped by the complainant themselves. For criminal matters, the person who calls the police is not considered a victim until there is a conviction or finding of guilt. Instead, they are considered a complainant.
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People are often upset, rightly so, and sometimes wrongly so, about the way in which they have been treated in police investigations. A lot of people who come to us after a particularly stressful interaction with the police want to file a complaint against the officer. And you have a right to file a complaint
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A little while ago, we wrote about whether or not you can drive in another province if your licence is suspended in British Columbia. As a result of some of the comments we received on our post, we wanted to answer the question for people who are suspended in another province, and wondering if they
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Superbowl Sunday means good food and good drinks with good friends. It also means there are more police officers and roadblocks around BC trying to prevent drunk driving. Police roadblocks are hard to avoid and even people who have done nothing wrong can feel nervous when approaching one. Before the Superbowl this weekend, it might
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If you are charged with anything related to domestic assault, the first thing we recommend that you do is to hire a lawyer. Hiring a lawyer who has lots of experience and knowledge surrounding your charges is the best thing you can do for yourself and your case. If you decide not to hire a
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