Most drivers in Alberta are not charged with DUI. They are suspended at the roadside
If your licence was taken at the roadside, you have 7 days to respond.
Miss it and your right to challenge is gone.
Speak directly with Vince Semenuk about what happened. Call (587) 415-0632
Vince has defended 670 impaired driving and roadside suspension cases in Alberta.
Know What You’re Dealing With First
If you were given a court date, you may be facing a criminal charge such as DUI, impaired driving, over 80, or refusing a breath test.
If your licence was taken or suspended at the roadside, you are dealing with a roadside suspension.
Some drivers face both at the same time.
What you do next depends on which applies to you. If you guess wrong, you can lose options that cannot be recovered.
Vince Semenuk reviews what happened and explains exactly what you are facing.
Call Vince and speak directly about your case. (587) 415-0632
A charge and a suspension are not the same thing.
A DUI charge, whether impaired driving, over 80, drunk driving, or refusing a breath test, is a criminal matter. A conviction can affect your record permanently. But a charge is not a conviction. The evidence can be challenged, the police procedure can be questioned, and the case against you may be weaker than it appears.
A roadside suspension is an administrative process, not a criminal charge. But it is not less serious. You have 7 days to file for a review. Miss that deadline and your right to challenge the suspension is gone.
Some drivers face both. A suspension does not mean there is no charge. A charge does not mean the suspension disappears on its own.
Not sure which applies to you? Speak to Vince and understand your options.
What you do next determines what options remain.
You may only have days to act. Speak to Vince before you make a decision you can't undo.
You describe what happened: the stop, what you were given, whether you have a court date.
You do not need to know what to ask. Explain what happened and Vince Semenuk will walk you through your options.
Vince Semenuk listens first and asks a few questions. You get a clear explanation of whether you are facing a charge, a suspension, or both, without legal jargon.
You leave the call knowing what you are facing and what to do next.
Call Vince and speak directly about your case. (587) 415-0632
What people ask before they call.
Is it worth calling a lawyer if I think I have no chance?
Most people who feel that way are judging the evidence before anyone has looked at it. DUI and impaired driving cases are technical. The breath test, the stop, the officer's conduct. Any of it can affect the outcome. What feels certain rarely is. If you are deciding what to do next, the first call will clarify your options.
What if I was suspended at the roadside and not charged with DUI?
You still have options, but the timeline is short. You have 7 days from the date of the suspension to respond. After that, the window closes. Call Vince Semenuk and speak directly about your case. (587) 415-0632
What does it cost to call?
There is no charge to speak with Vince Semenuk about your case.
Will this affect my criminal record?
A roadside suspension is not a criminal charge. A charge is not a conviction. Whether a DUI charge ends up on your record depends on what happens next, and what happens next depends on decisions made early. That is exactly why calling now matters more than waiting.
I just want to know if I have a case. Can I call just for that?
If you are deciding whether to hire a lawyer, call and speak with Vince Semenuk about what happened and what your options are.
A charge is not a conviction. A suspension is not the end of the road. But the decisions you make now determine what is still possible.
Call Vince and speak directly about your case. (587) 415-0632
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