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    Case File: 0019-608

    Charges: Driving While Prohibited contrary to Section 91(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act

    Lawyer: Sarah Leamon

    Facts: Police officers were conducting routine patrols and using automatic license plate scanning technology when the client’s vehicle came to their attention as their queries indicated that the registered owner was prohibited from driving.  A vehicle stop was initiated.  Police spoke to the driver, who was identified as the registered owner, and confirmed that they were prohibited from driving for a term of six months.  The client was arrested, Chartered and warned.  They were released at the scene with a Promise to Appear. 

    Result: After negotiations with Crown, an agreement was reached wherein the client would plead guilty to the lesser or included offence of driving without a valid drivers’ license contrary to Section 24(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act.  The client avoided a one-year driving prohibition.  Instead, they were issued with a three-month driving prohibition and a $750 monetary fine.  

    Case File:  0018-128

    Charges: Driving While Prohibited Contrary to Section 91(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act

    Lawyer: Sarah Leamon

    Facts: Police observed a vehicle conduct a prohibited left-hand turn and initiated a traffic stop.  Upon speaking with the driver, police detected an odour of liquor on the breath.  An Approved Screening Device demand was read and the client provided one ‘fail’ result.  The client was issued with a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition.  Police also determined that the client was prohibited from driving at the time of this event.  The client was issued with a Driving While Prohibited charge and given a Promise to Appear.

    Result: The client did not dispute the 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition.  However, after negotiation with Crown, an agreement was reached on their Driving While Prohibited matter.  The client plead guilty to the lesser or included offence of driving without a valid driver’s license contrary to Section 24(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act.  The client was ordered to pay a $1000 fine.  They did not receive a driving prohibition. 

    Case File: 0018-177

    Charges: Driving While Prohibited contrary to Section 91(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act 

    Lawyer: Sarah Leamon

    Facts: The client had been prohibited indefinitely.  They were caught operating a motor vehicle while prohibited and issued with a Promise to Appear.  

    Result: Defence negotiated with Crown.  An agreement was reached wherein the client would plead guilty to the lesser or included offence of driving without a valid driver’s license contrary to Section 24(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act.  The client was ordered to pay a $500 fine and a four-month driving prohibition was imposed.  

    Case File: 0018-215

    Charges: Driving While Prohibited contrary to Section 91(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act 

    Lawyer: Sarah Leamon

    Facts: The client was stopped for speeding.  Upon identifying the driver, police discovered that they were prohibited from driving.  They were arrested, Chartered and warned.  The client was given a Promise to Appear and released at the scene. 

    Result: Defence negotiated with Crown. An agreement was reached wherein the client would plead guilty to the lesser or included offence of driving without a valid drivers’ license contrary to Section 24(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act.  The client was ordered to pay a $500 fine.  No driving prohibition was imposed.

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    Case File: 0019-611

    Charges: Driving While Prohibited contrary to Section 91(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act 

    Lawyer: Puneet Klar

    Facts: The client had been prohibited from the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles for a period of four months.  During that prohibitory period, the client was stopped for speeding.  The officer identified the client as a prohibited driver.  The client was arrested, Chartered and warned.  They were released at the scene with a Promise to Appear.

    Result:  After negotiations with Crown, an agreement was reached wherein the client would plead guilty to the lesser or included offence of driving without a valid drivers’ license contrary to Section 24(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act.  The client avoided a one-year driving prohibition.  Instead, they were issued with a one-month driving prohibition and a $500 monetary fine.

    Case File: 0019-701

    Charges: Driving While Prohibited contrary to Section 91(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act

    Lawyer: Sarah Leamon

    Facts: The client had been prohibited from driving due to an unsatisfactory driving record and had one previous Driving While Prohibited entry on their record.  The client was driving when they were stopped by police for a random license check, which revealed that their license was prohibited.  The client was arrested, Chartered and warned.  They were released with a Promise to Appear.

    Result: The client was facing jail time along with a lengthy driving prohibition and a monetary fine. Counsel negotiated with Crown on behalf of the client and was able to reach an agreement.  The client plead guilty to the lesser or included offence of driving without a valid drivers’ license contrary to Section 24(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act.  The client avoided jail.  Instead, they were issued with a seven-month driving prohibition and a $1000 monetary fine.  

    Case File: 0018-155

    Charges: Driving While Prohibited contrary to Section 91(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act

    Lawyer: Sarah Leamon

    Facts: The client was prohibited from driving by the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles due to an unsatisfactory driving record.  The client was prohibited for a period of four months.  During his prohibition period, the client was stopped by police after his license plate was queried and returned a prohibited driver status.  The client admitted to having no drivers’ license.  He was determined to be a prohibited driver and was issued with a Promise to Appear.

    Result: After negotiations with Crown, an agreement was reached wherein the client would plead guilty to the lessor or included offence of driving without a valid drivers’ license contrary to Section 24(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act.  The client was not required to serve a driving prohibition.  Instead, he was simply ordered to pay a $300 fine.

    Case File: 0019-621

    Charges: Driving While Prohibited contrary to Section 91(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act

    Lawyer: Puneet Klar 

    Facts: The client was observed occupying the drivers’ seat of a parked vehicle in a no-parking zone.  A police officer queried the license plate and subsequently observed them driving away.  A vehicle stop was initiated and the client was identified.  They were determined to be prohibited from driving.  They were issued with a Promise to Appear and released at the scene.  

    Result: After negotiations with Crown, an agreement was reached wherein the client would plead guilty to the lessor or included offence of driving without a valid drivers’ license contrary to Section 24(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act.  The client received a five-month driving prohibition and a $750 fine.  

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