If you've received a DUI in BC or are caught driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, the consequences depend on a number of factors. This includes: Your driving experience The amount of alcohol in your body The discretion of the attending police officer. DUI BC...
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Why Do You Need a DUI Lawyer and Is the Cost Worth It?
DUI lawyer cost is a common consideration when deciding whether to get legal help for DUI charges. Many people believe it to be out of reach. Read our reply to the question why do you need a DUI lawyer and is the cost worth it?
Defending Motor Vehicle Homicide Charges
Car accidents are always scary. If you are responsible for injuring or killing someone while you were driving, there will be legal consequences. Our Vancouver lawyers can help you defend a charge of motor vehicle homicide. Our primary aim will be to show that the...
What Are My Rights at a DUI Checkpoint?
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...
What Are the Charges for Impaired Driving in BC?
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...
5 FAQs About Administrative Driving Prohibition
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...
How to Appeal an Administrative Driving Prohibition
You have seven days to appeal an administrative driving prohibition (ADP). An application must be made to RoadSafetyBC, outlining why the driving ban should be overturned. If the administrative driving prohibition is upheld, your only option is to request a judicial...
How to Dispute a 90 Day IRP
You have just seven days to dispute a 90 day Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP). You need to complete an ‘Application for Review of an Immediate Roadside Prohibition’ form and submit it to an ICBC driver licensing centre. We specialise in defending drink drive...
What to Do After a Roadside Prohibition
After being handed an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP), you need to surrender your driving licence and arrange transport for the remainder of your journey. Then, you need to investigate whether there are any grounds for review. If so, this could result in your...
Everything You Need to Know About 90-Day Immediate Roadside Prohibitions
If you have received a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition, you may have some questions you would like answered. Read on to find out everything you need to know about 90-day driving suspensions. What does a 90-day suspension mean? A 90-day driving suspension is...
5 FAQs About Immediate Roadside Prohibitions
Getting an immediate roadside prohibition (IRP) can be scary, and you might not really know what to expect. To clarify a few matters, we’ve answered five of the most frequently asked questions below. If you need further legal advice, or you want to challenge an IRP,...
How to Get Your Licence Back After a DUI in BC
When you are convicted of impaired driving, your licence will be suspended. If you want to drive again, you must apply to have your licence reinstated. Here’s how. Driving bans for DUI BC When the police find you driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,...