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The term “DRE” refers to a Drug Recognition Expert. These are police officers who have undergone special training and who Parliament has deemed in the criminal code of Canada to be experts. When they testify in court, generally speaking their evidence is held to be expert opinion evidence. A drug …
If you are prescribed medication you should always read the warnings labels and/or speak to your medical practitioner before you operate a motor vehicle as the medication could impair you. Even if the medication is prescribed you could still be charged and found guilty of impaired driving if the medication …
A common question that we get from clients is, can I be arrested for a DUI, otherwise known as impaired driving, after taking prescription medications? The answer is Yes. Driving under the influence refers to impaired driving, meaning your inability to operate a motor vehicle safely is affected negatively. You …
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These offences are related but different. They all involve DUI related charges – driving under the influence. The charge of “Over 80” simply means that you are charged with having .08 m/g of alcohol in 100 m/l of blood in your body while driving, which is a criminal offence in …
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Orangeville Criminal Lawyers | Baratz Law Helping Good People In Difficult Times Baratz Law represents clients charged with criminal offences in the Orangeville Courthouse. The Orangeville Courthouse is located in the Central West region and covers offences laid in the surrounding areas of Dufferin County. The court consists of both …