Now another situation people...say you were turning off a roadway, and clipped a pedestrian who was walking on the sidewalk? Could you be charged under the HTA as you were leaving a roadway to a private property? Instead of like on this case leaving a private property onto a roadway. Thanks in…
Hello Folks,
I am at it again helping someone fight a ticket, this time in London. I have a few questions dealing with the disclosure request.
The prosecutors here seem to have gotten smart to the usual tactics. They now include a whole page (instead of the 2" tear-off slip) with one side for filling…
My wife had an auto accident back in May. It is gradually being dealt with by our insurance company ( by the broker actually). My question is about the legal power of the insurance code OAP1. Evidently this set of rules is the Ten Commandments for the insurance companies and the adjustors seem to…
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I'm not sure if this is the correct section to post this... I'm a tractor trailer truck driver, and although i didn't get a ticket, Last week, I was involved in a conversation with my boss and fleet manager about removing snow off the top of the rig.
I found this article online, which…
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Hi all,
I received a stunt driving ticket earlier in the year (171 km/h in a 100 km/h zone) and attended my summons earlier this week, where I received the disclosure.
I set a meeting for an early resolution for this Friday (March 16th, 2018). Would any of you be able to help me review my disclosure…
Hi there,
I was curious if there is any way that demerit points can be reduced or taken off of one's record after the tickets have been paid. I know in Alberta one can take a 'safe driving course' after a certain amount of time with a clean record and get demerit points taken off. Is there any such…
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What would happen if someone requested a language interpreter for a language that is very uncommon?
Hypothetical question..
If someone were to request a language interpreter for a very uncommon language for their early resolution meeting with a prosecutor, what would happen? If they managed to find said interpreter would I be expected to speak the language?
Re: What would happen if someone requested a language interpreter for a language that is very uncommon?
Firstly, asking for an interpreter when none is needed would be considered a false statement and an offense in itself.
Secondly, why? Early resolution meetings are trials are two different processes. The purpose of attending an early resolution is largely based on your own request to receive a deal in return for a guilty plea. You're only wasting your own time by suggesting wasting others. If there's room for a deal, they'll offer you one. You can either take it or go to trial. That's an early resolution meeting in a nutshell. There is no requirement to make you an offer. You're not there to mount a defense. If that's not satisfactory, opt for the trial option.
Re: What would happen if someone requested a language interpreter for a language that is very uncommon?
As Bend said, it would be a waste of your time to request an ER if you don't plan on considering a guilty plea. Otherwise, just go straight to trial.
Now, if you are going to request an interpreter at trial, they will do their very best to find one for you. They will go through some amazing leaps to get you the interpreter you need. I know they have even flown interpreters in just to conduct a trial over $85! (e.g. some African tribal languages). If the language is VERY rare, it may take a lot longer for your case to get resolved, but they'll eventually find someone and the court will give them lots of leeway on delays. After all, the delay is for YOUR benefit. As Bend stated, you certainly would NOT want to lie about your language abilities to the court. Bottom line: they'll try to accommodate you as best as possible, but if they can't, the court will allow the case to proceed in one of Canada's official languages and will do its best to protect your rights as best as possible.
