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Vehicle Offences

We will defend you against any criminal charges arising from a motor vehicle accident or violation of the Criminal Code. I will make sure you understand what is happening in court so that you don’t feel overwhelmed or left out of decisions. If a criminal charge arises out of a motor vehicle accident or violation of the Criminal Code we will provide all necessary legal advice to successfully defend your case at trial or on appeal.

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Vehicle and Traffic Offences

If convicted, these charges can drastically affect one’s life and career. These charges are recorded on a driving record that potential employers and insurance agencies can assess.  A simple traffic offence can have lifetime consequences – get the representation that cares.

Moreover, charges can lead to demerit points that can have your license revoked.

 

Traffic offences

The Most Common Offences Under the HTA

Vehicle offences are usually charges given by police officers for violating the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or the Criminal Code of Canada.

  • Distracted driving
  • Careless driving
  • Failure to signal
  • Fail to remain (hit and run)
  • Use of handheld device while driving
  • Driving without license or insurance
  • Running stop signs and traffic lights
  • Police pursuit
  • Dangerous driving
  • Impaired driving
Penalties

Consequences

Charges laid under the criminal code for dangerous driving can lead to imprisonment for up to 10 to 14 years maximum if the dangerous driving causing bodily harm or death.

Penalties vary from $400 to $2000

Imprisonment for up to 6 months

Demerit points

License suspension

Each penalty varies on the number of convictions and type of charge.

For instance, the driver is subject to a fine from $490 to $1000 and three demerit points for distracted driving.  For careless driving, a driver may receive six demerit points, fine of up to $2000, six months imprisonment, or two years of license suspension.

Regardless of the penalty, having charges like the ones above can negatively impact your life.

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Testimonials

Client Reviews

Our clients praise us for our outstanding results, personable service and expert knowledge. Here are a couple of things some of them had to say:

A huge thank you to Calvin, Jeremy and everyone who helped me. There were rocky parts of the process due to the stress of the case on myself, but the team got me through the rough parts. There was so much going through my mind simultaneously throughout. I thought we were going to trial, but the team was confident and did an amazing job. I was absolutely amazed by the conclusion. I am forever in debt and grateful for your work. Super happy to get a second chance.
Sandy Moore
Sandy Moore
A big thank you to Calvin and his team. Jeremy Naresh was available most times that I called. He would respond by phone or email and kept us updated. The process was longer than expected due to Covid and as a family we were prepared for a whole set of scenarios. Maybe a fine, maybe something worse. For us to have come out of this with no charges, no fines, no points, is absolutely amazing. The professionalism and expertise that this firm has was second to none. Thank you so much.
Sandra Lippino
Sandra Lippino
I am very happy with the outcome of my case. I was charged with some very serious offences and I'm happy that I don't have to go to trial and I got an outcome I never thought I could get. Also, the whole staff from Calvin, Jeremy, Ahmad and Rupin were great in terms of helping me with my issues. From the law side to the personal side of things, they helped me tremendously.
Gustav Saldivar
Gustav Saldivar
I really appreciate all the help and swift responses from Jeremy and the entire team; Everything was looked after professionally. This is one thing I've never dealt with before and hopefully never again. When it first happened I didn't even know where to start, but Calvin came highly recommended from a friend. I got the best possible outcome for my case and I appreciate all the hard work. I won't hesitate to recommend you to anyone in a similar situation. Also, don't take this the wrong way, but I hope I never have to talk to you again! Lesson learned!
Margaret Mitchcock
Margaret Mitchcock
I am very happy with the outcome. It could have been a lot worse without the knowledge and experience of Jeremy Naresh. Jeremy guided me through everything and provided me the guidance to allow me to make informative decisions with my case. I appreciate everything you’ve done for me.
Kary Anderson
Kary Anderson
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