What’s the Point of Designated Drivers

What’s the Point of Designated Drivers

The actions of a police officer in British Columbia have gone too far in the war on impaired driving. A Vancouver woman who thought she did the right thing by arranging a sober ride home from a holiday party was handed a 90 suspension for being a drunk passenger. This...
Don’t Blow it, Just Blow

Don’t Blow it, Just Blow

I am always surprised at how willing people are to talk to the police. I have no problem with a friendly hello in the coffee line, small talk at a community event or focused call when assistance is needed. Speaking to the police in situations when people...
Boys Can Need Protection Too

Boys Can Need Protection Too

It is a sad reality that without alcohol there would be many people involved in the criminal justice system that would be looking for work, me included.  Alcohol plays a major role in the majority of the files that I work on, and a significant role in almost all...
Are Mandatory minimums mandatory?

Are Mandatory minimums mandatory?

A recent Ontario Court decision has once again brought the sentencing of impaired drivers into the spotlight. Although the sentence rendered is now no longer available at law and arguably never was in this province, the decision is a good one. The decision is a clear...
Canada’s New Impaired Driving Law

Canada’s New Impaired Driving Law

As of December 18th, 2018, the impaired driving laws in Canada have become some of the toughest in the world. With the holiday season and the increase in RIDE Programs upon us it is essential that all drivers know the new state of the law and the jeopardy they could...