Drinking And Driving Lawyer

For many, operating a vehicle can seem to be a mundane and an automated task in our everyday lives. However, operating a vehicle is subject to many regulations, including federal and provincial statutes. Many people are aware of the criminal offence of operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs, but many do not understand the serious and long-term consequences of being convicted of such an offence. The law surrounding criminal charges, such as operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs, or also known by many as drinking and driving, impaired driving, or DUI’s, has been and seems likely that it will continue to be a highly litigated area of the law.

Further, in British Columbia, you may have your licence suspended or your driving privilege prohibited if you are served with an Immediate Roadside Prohibition, also known as “IRP”, or Administrative Driving Prohibition, also known as “ADP”. It is imperative you speak with a lawyer immediately upon being served as these prohibitions carry with them very time-specific deadlines to apply for a review. If you miss these deadlines, usually 7 days once you are served with the prohibition, you may be barred from bringing an application for review. Therefore, it is critical you speak with a lawyer immediately.