A charge is not a conviction.
But you have to fight it.
Some DUI and impaired driving charges can be challenged. Others may be reduced, withdrawn or resolved differently.
But that usually does not happen just because you wait. The evidence has to be reviewed, the problems have to be found, and the right issues have to be raised.
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Don’t Assume the Crown’s Case Is as Strong as It Looks
A breath-test result, police report or roadside suspension can make the case feel finished.
It may not be.
I want to know what actually happened during the stop, what the police demanded, how the testing was done and what the evidence shows.
Until that has been reviewed, you may not know how strong the case really is.
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Charges Do Not Usually Disappear on Their Own
If there is a problem with the evidence, someone has to find it.
If police did not follow the required procedure, someone has to raise it.
If the test result can be challenged, someone has to identify why.
Waiting and hoping the charge goes away is not a defence.
If there is something worth fighting, you need to know before you make an early decision about the case.
What I Look For
When I review a DUI or impaired driving case, I look at things like:
- Why you were stopped or investigated
- Whether the breath demand was lawful
- Whether testing was done properly
- Whether the equipment and results can be relied on
- Whether police followed the required procedures
- Whether the timing was properly documented
- Whether your rights were respected
- Whether the disclosure supports the charge
Sometimes one issue matters. Sometimes several things together change how the case looks.
You may not be able to see those problems from the paperwork police gave you.
That is what I’ll look at when we talk.
What If I Blew Over?
A breath-test result is important evidence. It does not automatically answer every question in the case.
The demand, the testing procedure, the equipment, the timing and the police evidence may all matter.
If you blew over the legal limit, do not assume there is nothing to review.
Call me and tell me what happened.
What If the Evidence Is Strong?
I will tell you that too.
The purpose of reviewing the case is not to promise you that the charge will disappear.
It is to find out what can actually be challenged and what options you have before you decide what to do.
What Happens When You Call
You do not need to know what legal questions to ask.
Tell me what happened and keep the paperwork police gave you nearby.
I’ll explain what I would want to review, whether there appear to be issues worth looking at, and what your next steps may be.
No pressure. No obligation. No commitment to hire anyone.
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What people ask before they call
Can a DUI charge really be dismissed?
It can happen, depending on the evidence and the legal issues in the case. The important question is whether there is something in your case that can be challenged.
Will the Crown drop the charge if I wait?
Do not count on it. If there is a weakness in the case, it usually has to be identified and raised. Waiting can also limit your options.
I blew over. Is there still any point in calling?
Yes. A breath-test result is important, but the result and the way the evidence was obtained can still need to be reviewed.
What if I already think I am guilty?
What you think happened and what the Crown can prove are not always the same thing. Have the evidence reviewed before you make that decision.
What if there is nothing to fight?
I’ll tell you. The first call is about finding out where you actually stand, not selling you a result that is not there.
What does it cost to call?
Nothing. The initial consultation is free. You can find out what may be involved before deciding whether to hire anyone.
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If you want the charge challenged, do not wait for it to challenge itself.
Have me review the evidence and find out what is actually worth fighting.