Can I Be Charged With Impaired Driving While Impaired by Drugs?

The consequences for an impaired driving offence in Canada can be severe. Depending on the specific circumstances of your case and your criminal record, you could face penalties such as fines, imprisonment, license suspension, and mandatory participation in alcohol education programs.

By |2022-12-16T08:57:26-07:00December 16th, 2022|Blogs, Driving Offences, Drug Offences|0 Comments

Drug Trafficking vs. Possession for Trafficking

Because illegal drugs can pose such a large threat to communities and public health across Canada, it comes as no surprise that the legal system doles out severe penalties for a variety of drug offences. However, not all drug charges carry the same potential consequences.

By |2023-05-02T06:59:09-07:00November 11th, 2022|Blogs, Drug Offences|0 Comments

What Does It Mean to Be ‘In Care or Control’ of a Motor Vehicle?

Impaired driving is a serious criminal offence with dire consequences. You already know driving a motor vehicle after drinking alcohol over the legal limit is a bad decision that could have devastating results for you, your passengers, and others on the road.

By |2023-11-14T13:49:29-07:00October 13th, 2022|Blogs, Driving Offences|0 Comments

The Consequences of a First-Time Domestic Assault Charge in Canada

Any person charged with domestic assault should know that Canada takes domestic violence very seriously. Domestic assault cases are a widespread problem in Canada, and they have devastating impacts on victims. Moreover, there is statistical evidence that shows that domestic violence is likely to escalate without prosecution and tough sentences.

By |2022-10-28T11:08:56-07:00September 22nd, 2022|Blogs, Domestic Violence|0 Comments

What Happens if You Refuse a Breathalyzer Test?

Picture this: you've been out with friends and had a couple of drinks, but you feel fine to drive home, so you do. Suddenly, you see police lights behind you. You're probably afraid of going to jail for impaired driving and having an impaired driving charge on your criminal record. Perhaps you read something online [...]

By |2022-09-02T13:17:46-07:00September 8th, 2022|Blogs, Driving Offences|0 Comments

Absolute Discharge vs Conditional Discharge – Canada

People facing criminal charges in British Columbia already understand that they can be facing potentially life changing consequences.  One common approach to mitigating the impact of criminal charges is a discharge. A discharge is a particular type of sentence you can receive either upon being found guilty or pleading guilty. It may be that the [...]

By |2022-08-09T10:40:33-07:00August 25th, 2022|Blogs|0 Comments

What Is A Firearm Prohibition Order?

If you've been charged with a weapons offense in British Columbia, you probably have many questions about what comes next, legally speaking. Any time that you've been arrested and charged with a crime, you have the right to representation from a criminal defense attorney.  At Jaswal & Krueger Criminal Defence Lawyers, we always encourage our [...]

By |2022-08-08T10:20:14-07:00August 11th, 2022|Blogs|0 Comments

What Is Consent In Sexual Assault Cases?

If you've been charged with sexual assault, you're probably overwhelmed, nervous, and angry. Both men and women can be accused of this serious crime. Sexual assault, as defined by the  Canadian Criminal code, is sexual contact without consent.  When your attorney constructs your defense, the question of consent will likely arise. In this blog post, [...]

By |2022-08-02T10:34:16-07:00August 4th, 2022|Blogs, Sex Crimes|0 Comments

Is There Anyway to Repeal the Driver Risk Premium?

Understanding Driver Penalty Points and the Driver Risk Premium in British Columbia Obtaining a driver's licence is a huge milestone in most people's lives, but failing to maintain your driving record can be a costly mistake. The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has stringent rules regarding driving offences, and it only takes a surprisingly [...]

By |2022-07-21T06:04:42-07:00July 28th, 2022|Driving Offences|0 Comments

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