R. v. I.J.
Coming back from a wedding, client stopped at a R.I.D.E. program stop and asked to provide a breath sample. Client ended up providing breath sample and ultimately charged with Over 80.
Result: Charge of Over 80 was subsequently withdrawn.
R. v. L.M.
Client stopped by police who demanded he provide a breath sample. Although he attempted several times, he could not provide a “suitable” one. He was charged with Refuse to Provide Breath Sample. At trial, I challenged the grounds for which the police had to make the demand in the first place. As well, I argued that the police did not prove that the breath sample device was one that was “approved” by law.
Result: Charge was dismissed after trial.
R. v. H.G.
Client was followed by police as they believed he was driving a stolen vehicle. They claimed that his driving was impaired by alcohol due to the manner in which the vehicle was being driven.
Result: Charged stayed on the trial date.
R. v. D.G.
Client’s vehicle came to the attention of the police who began following him. They claimed he was driving in an erratic manner and upon stopping the vehicle, they believed that he was under the influence of alcohol. He was charged with Impaired Driving.
Result: Charge withdrawn on trial date.
