Impaired driving

Can VP Avocats help?

Yes. VP Avocats accepts defence mandates for impaired driving, over-the-limit driving and refusal to provide a sample.

Situations and charges covered

• Impaired driving by alcohol or drugs
• Blood alcohol above the legal limit
• Refusal to provide a breath or blood sample
• Dangerous driving in an impairment context
• Driving while prohibited

Similar situations not covered

• Highway Safety Code tickets without a criminal dimension
• Purely administrative SAAQ licence appeals without a criminal component

What can happen next

• The next steps depend on the charges and the conditions imposed.
• A lawyer can explain the possible scenarios after reviewing the file.

Evidence usually examined

• Documents given by police
• Communications and documents in your possession that may be relevant
• A detailed timeline of events, to the extent possible

Mistakes to avoid, immediate steps

• Giving a version of the facts without consulting a lawyer
• Discussing the file on social media
• Contacting the complainant or a witness

Case stages

1. Initial contact and assessment
2. Review of the Crown disclosure
3. Discussion of the strategic options
4. Representation at the relevant stages of the file

Useful documents and information

• Documents given by police
• Summons, undertaking or notice received
• Valid identification

Possible consequences

• The possible consequences depend on the charge, the facts and the particular situation. A lawyer can explain the applicable issues after reviewing the file.