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Impaired Driving Causing Bodily Harm or Death

When the Stakes Are Highest — You Need Serious Legal Defence

If you’ve been charged with impaired driving causing bodily harm or death, you’re not just facing a traffic offence — you’re facing one of the most serious criminal charges in Canada.

This charge falls under Section 320.14(2) and (3) of the Criminal Code. If convicted, you may be sentenced to years in prison — even for a first offence.

👉 Call Bobby Russon, a trusted Windsor criminal defence lawyer, at (519) 792-9391

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What Does This Charge Mean?

You can be charged with impaired driving causing bodily harm or death if:

• You operated a vehicle while impaired (by alcohol, drugs, or both), and

• Someone was seriously injured or killed as a result of that driving

You don’t have to be over the legal limit. If impairment played a role in the incident, charges can still be laid.

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What Are the Penalties?

These charges carry severe mandatory minimums and maximums — including lengthy imprisonment.

• Causing Bodily Harm (s. 320.14(2)):

  • Up to 14 years in prison

  • Mandatory minimums apply if you have prior convictions

• Causing Death (s. 320.14(3)):

  • Up to life in prison

  • Judges consider aggravating factors: prior record, BAC level, manner of driving, and remorse

Convictions can also result in:

• A criminal record for life

• Long-term driving prohibition

• Loss of employment or ability to travel internationally

• Civil lawsuits from injured parties or families of victims

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🔍 Real Example: (Charged After an Accident — But Was He Impaired?)

A man was involved in a serious collision that left a passenger with multiple injuries. He had consumed alcohol hours before, but was under the legal limit at the time of testing. The Crown charged him with impaired driving causing bodily harm based on witness testimony and officer observations. The defence challenged the reliability of those observations, and the case was ultimately dismissed due to lack of evidence.

A serious charge requires a serious legal challenge — especially when impairment is unclear.

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💬 What People Say: (I Thought It Was Hopeless)

“When I was charged, I thought my life was over. The accident wasn’t my fault, but I had alcohol earlier in the night. My defence lawyer took my case, broke down the evidence, and helped me get through the process. In the end, I avoided jail and kept my record clean.”

You don’t have to navigate this alone. There may be more legal options than you think.

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How These Cases Are Fought

These cases are complex — but they are defensible.

Bobby Russon will examine:

• Whether impairment can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt

• The reliability of breath or blood testing

• Whether the accident was actually caused by your actions

• Police procedures, Charter violations, or witness inconsistencies

• Your medical condition, reaction time, road/weather conditions

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Being Charged Doesn’t Mean You’re Guilty

These cases often involve:

• Good people in devastating circumstances

• A moment of distraction or poor judgment — not criminal intent

• Impairment levels that are legally unclear

• Accidents that may not have been preventable

👉 Call Bobby Russon in Windsor at (519) 792-9391 — your future is worth fighting for.

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What Bobby Russon Can Do for You

• Review all disclosure for errors or weak evidence

• Identify problems with testing or accident reconstruction

• Negotiate with the Crown for reduced charges or alternative sentencing

• Represent you at every step — with compassion and skill

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FAQs — Impaired Driving Causing Bodily Harm or Death

Is this a criminal offence?
Yes. This is a serious criminal charge under the Criminal Code, with penalties including prison time.

Can I go to jail even if it was my first offence?
Yes. Judges have discretion, and depending on the harm caused, jail is very possible.

What if the accident wasn’t entirely my fault?
That’s key. If the accident was caused by other factors, that can be part of your defence.

What if I was under the legal limit?
You can still be charged if the Crown believes you were impaired and that impairment contributed to the incident.

Should I call a lawyer right away?
Yes. These cases are highly time-sensitive and complex. The earlier you get legal help, the better your options.

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👉 Facing Charges of Impaired Driving Causing Bodily Harm or Death in Windsor?

Call Bobby Russon at (519) 792-9391 today for serious legal defence and honest advice.