Tag: Impaired Driving

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Curative Discharge in Canada: Understanding the Abolished Sentencing Option for Impaired Driving

Before December 18, 2018, individuals charged with impaired driving in Canada had access to a unique sentencing alternative known as the curative discharge. This legal tool allowed certain offenders struggling with addiction to receive treatment instead of a criminal conviction, provided that doing so aligned with the public interest. Though […]

Recent Cases

R. v. C.M.

The accused was charged with Impaired Driving CC.320.14(1)(a), Exceed .08 CC.320.14(1)(b). A month later they were charged again with Impaired Driving CC.320.14(1)(a), Exceed .08 CC.320.14(1)(b). After discussions with the Crown, the accused received a driving prohibition and a fine.

Recent Cases

R. v. D.M.

The accused was charged with Impaired Driving CC.320.14(1)(a), Exceed .08 CC.320.14(1)(b). A month later they were charged again with Impaired Driving CC.320.14(1)(a), Exceed .08 CC.320.14(1)(b). After discussions with the Crown, our client received a driving prohibition and a fine.

Recent Cases

R.v. W.C.

The accused was charged with Impaired Driving CC.320.14(1)(a), Exceed .08 cc.320.14(1)(b), and Dangerous Operation CC.320.13 The matter was later set for trial. Just prior to trial starting, guilty plea entered to impaired with 1-Year driving prohibition, and $1,500 fine.