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- Driving while prohibited in BC: Why these cases are harder for the government to prove than people thinkÂ
People facing a driving while prohibited charge in British Columbia may think that proving the case would be fairly straightforward. The police say a person was prohibited, the person was driving, and that, you would think, would be enough for a prosecutor to prove their case. That is not quite how … Read more »
- Is an IRP a Criminal Offence?
You are pulled over by the police, and the officer makes you blow into a hand-held breathalyzer. You understand that the officer is conducting a roadside investigation. The officer uses words such as “in accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Codeâ€� before you blow into the handheld breatha … Read more »
- What If the Breathalyzer Reading Was Wrong? How Approved Screening Devices Fail
One of the most common things people say after an IRP or DUI charge is “the reading must have been wrong.” In some cases, they’re right. Breathalyzer devices, including the Approved Screening Devices (ASDs) used at roadside, are not infallible. Understanding how they can fail is important if you’re … Read more »
- What Happens to Your Car After a DUI Impound in BC
Having your vehicle impounded is one of the most immediately disruptive consequences of a DUI stop in BC. On top of everything else happening in an already stressful situation, you’re left wondering where your car is, how long it’ll be gone, and how much this is going to cost. Here’s a straightforwa … Read more »
- Will I Go to Jail for My First DUI in BC? What Actually Happens
If you’ve just been charged with a first DUI in British Columbia, the fear of going to jail is probably near the top of your mind. Let’s address it honestly: for most first-time offenders, jail is not the outcome. But the situation is a lot more nuanced than that. The Minimum Penalties for a First [ … Read more »