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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
In British Columbia, you will not automatically lose your driving licence once you reach a certain number of penalty points. However, your premium will increase if you receive more than three points in a 12 month period. Also, your licence may be suspended if the...
To help you understand your rights in relation to BC drinking and driving laws 2019, we explore the facts and bust some common myths.
