The improper or careless storage of firearms means that you have put a gun, or ammunition, in an unsafe place. You can be guilty of this offence, even if you stored a firearm carelessly for a very short period of time. Storing firearms and the law There are strict rules regarding the storage of firearms […]
If you are stopped at a roadblock, you must provide your name, address and insurance documents. Police can also check whether your vehicle is roadworthy and ask you to perform a breath test. DUI checkpoints DUI checkpoints – also known as roadblocks – are a common sight during the holiday season. Often the police […]
You can get up to 10 years’ jail time for forgery if the case proceeds by way of indictment. If you are tried on a summary basis, the maximum punishment is two years less one day in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. What is forgery? Forgery is when someone makes a false document, knowing it […]
The charges for impaired driving in British Columbia depend on whether your blood alcohol content is in the ‘fail’ range or the ‘warn’ range. If it is in the warn range, the charges depend on whether this is your first, second or third ‘warn’ reading in the past five years. If it is in the […]
The maximum punishment for credit card fraud in Canada is two years less one day imprisonment and/or a $5,000 fine for a summary offence, and 10 years’ imprisonment for an indictable offence. Read more » What to Do if You Are Involved in a Case of Financial Fraud Credit card fraud in Canada […]
We’ve answered five of the most frequently asked questions about administrative driving prohibitions (ADP) below. If you need further legal advice, or you want to appeal an ADP, please contact us at Mickelson and Whysall Law Corporation. 1. What is an administrative driving prohibition? An administrative driving prohibition (ADP) is a 90-day driving ban […]
If you are facing criminal charges, please contact our Vancouver criminal lawyers today. We are specialist defence lawyers and know how to secure a positive outcome on your behalf. Criminal Lawyer Vancouver – our approach At Mickelson & Whysall Law Corporation, we defend those accused of criminal and motoring offences. That’s all we do. We […]
If you are handed an immediate roadside prohibition (IRP), your driving ban takes effect straightaway. When does an IRP start? ‘IRP’ stands for ‘immediate roadside prohibition’. As the name suggests, the prohibition starts immediately. This means that you cannot drive starting from the moment the police officer hands you a ticket. If you have not […]