Alberta DUI and
Immediate Roadside
Sanction (Suspension) Lawyer
You just got handed a suspension notice on the side of the road. Your licence is suspended. You didn't go to court. Nobody asked your side of the story.
That's how an IRS works in Alberta. It happens on the spot, and it sticks unless you fight it.
You have seven days. After that, the suspension stands and your options are gone.
Vince has represented more than 670 clients in exactly this situation. He's available seven days a week, including evenings and holidays. Call him before the deadline passes.
The seven-day window is real
An IRS suspension takes effect immediately. You don't wait for a court date. You don't get a warning. The clock starts the moment the officer hands you that notice.
Miss the deadline and your options are gone. Act within it and there's a legitimate case to be made.
What Vince examines
An IRS appeal lives or dies on the details. Vince looks at every angle.
The approved screening device. Whether it was properly maintained and calibrated at the time of your stop. The officer's conduct. Whether required procedures were followed from the moment you were pulled over. Your Charter rights. Whether the stop itself was lawful and whether you were treated according to the law. The paperwork. Errors in how the notice was issued can be grounds for overturn on their own.
These aren't long shots. They're the same arguments that have worked in hundreds of cases before yours.
Results
An IRS suspension was overturned after Vince demonstrated the approved screening device had a missed calibration in its maintenance record. The licence was reinstated before the original suspension period would have ended.
A DUI charge was withdrawn after Vince identified significant procedural violations during the traffic stop. The Crown declined to proceed.
A client with a prior refusal charge retained their licence after Vince challenged the evidentiary foundation of the new matter.
A first-time offender avoided a criminal record entirely. That record would have followed them into every job application, border crossing, and background check for years.
These results aren't guaranteed. Every case is different. But they reflect what's possible when the right questions get asked early.
What you're facing if you don't appeal
A 90-day licence suspension. A possible criminal record for a DUI. Insurance consequences that follow you for years. Travel restrictions into the United States.
For many people, losing their licence means losing their job. The stakes are not abstract.
What clients say
"I got an IRS suspension and thought I was done. Vince got my licence back. He's sharp, responsive, and gets results."
"He was there for me on the weekend when no one else was. He told me the truth, explained my options, and helped me win."
150 verified five-star Google reviews.
Common questions About Roadside Suspensions
How long do I have to appeal?
Seven days from the date of issue. There are no extensions.
Can IRS suspensions actually be overturned?
Yes. Vince has successfully challenged suspensions involving device calibration failures, procedural errors, and Charter violations. The outcome depends on the facts of your case, which is why the consultation matters.
What does it cost?
Flat-fee pricing. You'll know the number before anything starts. No billing surprises.
Does Vince take cases outside Calgary?
Yes. He represents clients across Alberta, including Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and surrounding areas.
What should I do right now?
Call before the seven days are up. Bring your IRS notice. Vince will review it and tell you honestly what your options are.
Vince Semenuk: (587) 870-6579
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