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Most drivers in Alberta are not charged with impaired driving. They are suspended at the roadside.
If your licence was taken, you have 7 days to respond.
You may already be inside that window.
Miss that deadline and your right to challenge it is gone.
Call (587) 415-0632 now and find out what you are actually dealing with.
Speak directly with Vince Semenuk. Free consultation. No obligation.
Vince Semenuk 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, Drunk Driving, 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.
A Charge and a Roadside Suspension Are Not the Same
An impaired driving charge, whether impaired driving, over 80, 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.
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? Call (587) 415-0632 and speak to Vince Semenuk.
What Happens After Your Licence Is Taken
When your licence is taken at the roadside, it is not always a single penalty.
What starts as a roadside suspension can trigger additional consequences that affect your ability to drive, your insurance, and your record.
These can be linked together.
You may be dealing with:
- An immediate roadside suspension
- Additional licence restrictions or extended suspensions
- Conditions that affect when and how you can drive again
These are not handled the same way as a criminal charge.
They follow a separate process, with strict timelines and specific rules.
What applies depends on what happened at the roadside and what was issued to you.
Some drivers assume the suspension is final.
It is not always.
But you have a limited time to respond, and what you do early can affect what happens next.
Call (587) 415-0632 and speak to Vince Semenuk.
Find out what applies to you and what can be done.
What You Do in the Next Few Days Matters
Some decisions cannot be undone.
Waiting too long, assuming the case against you is solid, or guessing at your situation can close doors that do not reopen.
A charge is not a conviction.
A suspension is not the end of the road.
But what you do in the first few days can determine what options remain.
Before you decide anything, speak to Vince Semenuk.
You may only have days to act. Speak to Vince Semenuk before you decide.
What Happens When You Call
Vince Semenuk reviews your situation and tells you where you stand.
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. Just explain what happened.
Vince Semenuk listens first and asks a few questions.
You find out what you are actually dealing with, a charge, suspension, or both, explained clearly, without legal jargon.
You leave the call knowing what to do next.
You are not committing to anything by calling.
You are getting clarity before you decide.
Call Vince Semenuk now at (587) 415-0632
No commitment. Just clarity.
What People Ask Before They Call
Is it worth calling a lawyer if I think I have no chance?
Most people assume the worst before they know the facts. What matters is what actually happened, not what you think happened. The evidence can be challenged, the police procedure can be questioned, and the case against you may be weaker than it appears. The only way to know is to have someone review it.
What if I was suspended at the roadside and not charged?
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. If you are within that window, call now and find out where you stand.
What does it cost to call?
Nothing. The initial consultation is free. You are not retaining a lawyer by calling. You are finding out what you are facing and what your options are.
Will this affect my criminal record?
A roadside suspension is not a criminal charge. A charge is not a conviction. Whether an impaired driving charge ends up on your record depends on what happens next, and what happens next depends on decisions made early.
I just want to know if I have a case. Can I call just for that?
Yes. That is the point of the first call. Vince Semenuk listens to what happened and tells you what you are dealing with. No pressure. No commitment.
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You do not have to figure this out alone.
A charge is not a conviction.
A suspension is not the end of the road.
But what you do next matters.
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