August 10th, 2016
R. v. C.M. 2016 Fort McMurray Provincial Court
Firm Cases Tags: Charter s.10(b), Impaired, Right To Counsel, Violated, Withdrawal Of Charges
Client stopped by police for an impaired investigation. Blew a fail in the roadside screening device so was arrested and a breath demand was made. Client was advised of his right to call a lawyer and he asserted this right. Officer apparently attempted to call legal aid duty lawyer for client while in the police … Read More.
June 29th, 2016
R. v. H.B. 2016 Fort McMurray Provincial Court
Firm Cases Tags: Failure To Provide Sample, Roadside, Withdrawal Of Charges, Wrong Charge
Client stopped by police. Officer formed suspicion that client had alcohol in his body and read a demand for a roadside breath sample. Client blew a fail, was arrested and a breathalyzer sample was demanded. Client ultimately failed to provide breathalyzer samples. Upon review of disclosure, it was apparent that the police laid the wrong … Read More.
November 4th, 2015
R v A.S. 2015 Morinville Provincial Court
Firm Cases Tags: Care or Control, Withdrawal Of Charges
Client charged with impaired care or control of a motor vehicle. Client was unable to smoke in his residence. Accordingly, the client (who was highly intoxicated) went out to his vehicle to smoke and speak on his cell phone. He started his vehicle to stay warm and to listen to music. Held: Crown withdrew all charges. The client did … Read More.