After the legalization of marijuana in Canada, amendments were made to the Criminal Code to reflect the changing nature of impaired driving offences. While the amendments included both minor and significant changes to impaired driving laws, one area of significant change was the sentencing regime and impaired driving penalties. The […]
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For a quick overview, just watch the video. We got you covered! A police officer power to pull over a motor vehicle is derived from the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and the common law. The HTA allows police officers acting in the lawful execution of their duty to require the […]
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All impaired driving offences in Canada have mandatory minimum sentences. The minimum sentence will depend on the nature of the offence, and the offender’s prior record for impaired driving offences. For a first offence, the fine varies depending on blood alcohol concentration. For a first time offender with a blood […]
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