Change CitySurrey Impaired Driving (IRP) Lawyer
Surrey Impaired Driving (IRP) Lawyer
Find Us Today
You were charged.
You have not been convicted.
Tell me what happened. I’ll review the police investigation, the testing and any licence suspension or prohibition you were given, explain where you stand and help you decide what to do next.
Call Josh Krueger: (778) 902-8179
Free consultation. My office answers calls 24/7.
Can’t Talk Right Now?
Request a private callback. Fill out the contact form and tell me when and how it is safe to contact you.
About Josh Krueger
- Criminal Defence Lawyer serving Vancouver, British Columbia
- DUI and impaired driving charges are a core part of my practice
- I have defended hundreds of criminal cases
- I regularly defend impaired driving, Over 80 and refusal allegations
- I regularly challenge roadside driving prohibitions
- I appear in courthouses throughout British Columbia
- I will review what happened and explain where you stand
- My office answers calls 24/7
- Free consultation
If you have been charged with DUI or impaired driving, you are probably trying to answer one question:
What happens now?
The charge can make it feel like the outcome has already been decided.
It hasn’t.
A charge is the start of the case, not the end of it.
What happens next depends on the evidence, what the police did, how the testing was handled and what decisions you make now.
I can review what happened, explain where you stand and tell you what I would look at next.
What You Do Next Matters.
Before you make any decisions about the case, find out what you are actually dealing with.
Do not plead guilty before the evidence has been reviewed.
If police contact you again, be polite and get legal advice before answering questions about the incident.
Keep every piece of paperwork the police gave you.
And find out whether any deadline applies to your licence suspension or roadside prohibition. In some cases, those deadlines are very short.
You do not need to figure everything out today.
You need to understand what happened and what needs to happen next.
Call me at (778) 902-8179.
A Charge Is Not a Conviction.
A DUI or impaired driving charge can lead to serious consequences.
Depending on the charge and how the case is resolved, those may include:
- A criminal record
- A licence suspension or driving prohibition
- Fines and other financial costs
- Higher insurance costs
- Employment or professional consequences
- Possible travel complications
- Possible jail in repeat or more serious cases
But being charged does not mean those things have already happened.
The evidence still has to be reviewed.
The Crown still has to prove the case.
Don’t Plead Guilty Before the Evidence Is Reviewed.
Some people decide what to do before anyone has looked closely at the case.
They see a breath-test result, remember admitting to drinking, or assume the police must have done everything properly.
That can be a mistake.
DUI and impaired driving cases can depend on:
- Why you were stopped
- What the officer observed
- Whether the breath demand was lawful
- Whether testing was done properly
- Whether the timing was documented
- Whether police followed the required procedure
- Whether your rights were respected
- Whether the disclosure supports the charge
You may not be able to see those issues from the paperwork you were given.
That is what I’ll look at when we talk.
Call me at (778) 902-8179.
Free consultation. No pressure to hire.
Not Every Impaired Driving Case Is the Same.
Different allegations involve different evidence.
Impaired Driving
Police may allege that your ability to drive was impaired by alcohol, drugs or both.
The case may depend on what the officer observed, what testing was done and what other evidence was collected.
Over 80
This generally means the allegation is that your blood alcohol concentration was at or above 80 mg within two hours after driving.
The breath or blood evidence, the timing and the testing procedure can all matter.
Refusing a Breath Sample
Police may allege that you refused or failed to comply with a lawful demand for a breath sample.
I will want to know exactly what the officer asked you to do and what happened next.
Drug-Impaired Driving
These cases may involve officer observations, roadside screening, blood samples or other evidence.
Care or Control
You can face an impaired-driving allegation even if the vehicle was not moving. What matters is whether the law treats you as having operated or had care or control of the vehicle.
Impaired Driving Causing Bodily Harm or Death
These are more serious allegations and can carry much greater consequences.
You may also be dealing with a roadside or administrative driving prohibition that is separate from the criminal charge.
If you are not sure what you were charged with, keep your paperwork nearby and tell me what happened.
What I Look For in Your Case
After you are charged, the Crown will provide disclosure. That may include police notes, test results, video and other evidence gathered during the investigation.
That is where I start looking closely at the case.
I review things like:
- How the stop began
- What the officer saw
- What demands were made
- How the testing was done
- What the results show
- Whether the required procedures were followed
- Whether there are problems with the evidence
- Whether your rights were respected
A DUI defence is not about making excuses.
It is about whether the evidence can be relied on and whether the law was followed.
Once I understand the evidence, I can explain what can be challenged and what options may be available.
Call me at (778) 902-8179 before you make an early decision about the case.
Your Licence May Be a Separate Issue.
A roadside suspension or driving prohibition can begin before the criminal case is decided.
That means you may be dealing with two different problems at the same time:
- The criminal charge
- The licence suspension or prohibition
They may have different deadlines and different review processes.
Do not assume your court date is the only date that matters.
If the police took your licence or gave you suspension paperwork, keep it nearby when you call.
I can tell you what appears to apply and whether there is a deadline you need to deal with first.
Call me at (778) 902-8179.
Other Issues I Can Help You Understand
Depending on what happened, you may also have questions about:
DUI Penalties and Sentencing
What a conviction could mean and what penalties may apply.
Licence Suspension
How the suspension works and whether it can be challenged.
Immediate Roadside Prohibitions
What happens if your licence was taken at the roadside and whether a review deadline applies.
Refusing a Breath Test
What the allegation means and what evidence I would want to review.
First Offence DUI
What usually happens when you have no prior impaired-driving record.
You do not need to know which issue applies before you call.
Tell me what happened and I’ll help you sort it out.
What People Ask Before They Call
Should I plead guilty to a DUI?
Not before you understand the evidence and your options. Have the case reviewed before making that decision.
Will I lose my licence?
You may face a roadside or administrative driving prohibition, a court-related driving prohibition, or both. What applies depends on the charge and where the case is being handled.
Will I get a criminal record?
A conviction can result in a criminal record. Whether that happens depends on how the case is resolved.
Do I need a DUI lawyer?
You are not required to hire a lawyer. But impaired-driving cases can be technical, and early decisions can affect what options remain. The first consultation is free.
How much does a DUI lawyer cost?
It depends on the case. Start with the free consultation. I can explain what may be involved and you can ask about fees before deciding what to do.
Can I fight the charge if I blew over?
Possibly. A breath-test result is important evidence, but I still want to know how the demand was made, how the testing was done, what the timing shows and whether the result can be relied on.
Is DUI the same as impaired driving?
DUI and drunk driving are common terms people use for impaired-driving offences in Canada. The Criminal Code includes impaired operation and having a blood alcohol concentration at or above the legal limit as separate offences.
Can a DUI charge be dismissed?
Sometimes. It depends on the evidence and the legal issues in the case. Charges do not usually disappear on their own. If there is a problem with the evidence, someone has to find it and raise it.
What happens if I do nothing?
The charge does not go away.
Your court case will continue, and if you fail to appear when required there can be additional consequences.
If you also have a roadside suspension or prohibition, a separate deadline may pass while you are waiting.
What Happens When You Call
You do not need to know what legal questions to ask.
Just tell me what happened.
If you have the paperwork police gave you, keep it nearby.
I’ll explain what I would want to review, whether there are any immediate deadlines and what your next step should be.
No pressure. No obligation. No commitment to hire anyone.
By the end of the call, you should have a much clearer idea of what happens next.
You Were Charged. You Have Not Been Convicted.
You do not need to solve the whole case today.
You need to understand what you are facing before you make the next decision.
Call Josh Krueger: (778) 902-8179
Free consultation. My office answers calls 24/7.
