impaired driving
Mandatory License suspensions struck down in Alberta Court of Appeal

May 26, 2017Alya Nazarali
The Alberta Court of Appeal handed down its decision last week, striking down the current law that indefinite license suspensions be imposed when a person is charged with an impaired driving offence. The mandatory license suspension law, which was struck down in a majority ruling on May 18, 2017, stated that anyone charged with an…
Proposed Cannabis Act Raises Questions About Consumption Thresholds When Operating Motor Vehicles

April 14, 2017Alya Nazarali
Currently, it is not illegal to operate a motor vehicle after you have consumed alcohol. It it is ONLY A CRIME if your blood alcohol content (BAC) exceeds the legal threshold of 0.08%. (some provinces have different administrative BAC warnings) Similarly, with the legalization of marijuana, it will not be illegal to drive if you…