Impaired Driving Ticket
Charged with Impaired Driving, over 80mg of Alcohol Content?
If you woke up to the reality of having been charged with driving impaired, coming to terms with the repercussions of the act, the consequences that are often devastating, you will understandably blame yourself and regret the action. But the harm has already been done. What is necessary is not wallowing yourself at a corner in sadness. There is a solution. Because good people also make mistakes. Indeed, we won’t underestimate the charge, it is a very serious one, which is classified under the criminal code of Canada with huge ramifications.
For instance, for a first offence the minimum penalties are:
- Name entered into criminal record registry with serious ramification such as lowering employment opportunities and travelling abroad
- A fine of no less than $1,000
- Suspension of your driving privileges for 1 – 3 years;
- Participation in the “Back on Track” counseling program, at your own cost
- Installation of Ignition Interlock system in any vehicle you operate for 12 months at a cost of $125.00 a month at your own cost.
The minimum penalties for a second offence within 10 years are:
- Three years Driving license suspension
- Mandatory jail term of at least 30 days
- Participation in the “Back on Track” counseling program (at a cost of roughly $578 from your own pocket)
- Required to install Ignition Interlock device in any vehicle you drive for three years, at your own cost
Undocumented Ramifications
- High insurance premiums, up to 5 times of your current rate
- Labeled a high risk by insurance companies, making it difficult to acquire insurance
- Risk to loss of driving privileges
Knowing the serious ramifications that driving impaired charges has, it would be a disservice to yourself not to seek the best legal representation that you deserve to fight on your behalf. This charge has a serious potential to turn your life to a downward spiral with such serious effects. But you have the command at your side as to the direction you want your life to take with such charges.
In such instance, it is tempting to plead guilty, thinking that is the best option. In many cases, people erroneously think by pleading guilty, the judge will be lenient and give them the minimum sentence possible. But this is not the case. Pleading guilty rather puts you at a disadvantage. Therefore, your best option is to speak to a legal representative dedicated and committed to the course to fight for your freedom.
WE CAN HELP
Oppong Wiafe Legal Firm has the requisite knowledge and skill to fight to either withdraw the charges or where we find it impossible, fight to reduce the fines and the ramifications. Call or send us a message for a free consultation. We will also advice you on what step to take and ensure your best interest is our utmost priority.
