The accused was charged with impaired driving and exceeding 0.8. The police officer took too long to produce ASD. As a result, after the charter application, the test results were excluded. Consequently, the accused received a full acquittal on all charges.
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R. v. T. L.
The accused was charged with impaired operation cc.320.14(1)(a) and exceeding .08 cc.320.14(1)(b). Stay of proceeding issued on exceeding .08 charge. Guilty plea to impaired operation. Sentence consists of 1-year driving prohibition and $1,000 fine.
R. v. J. B.
The accused was charged with impaired operation and exceeding .08. Case was to proceed to trial. After discussions with Crown with intent to file Charter Application, the Crown issued a Stay of Proceedings on all charges.
R. v. C. M. | October 2, 2023
The accused was charged with impaired operation and exceeding .08. Stay of proceeding issued on exceeding .08 charge. Guilty plea to impaired operation. Sentence consists of 1 year driving prohibition and $2,000 fine.
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