Hello Everyone,
RE: Careless Driving - 6 Demerit Points
I would appreciate ANY help I can get for my daughter. She was just involved in a 1 car crash. It was this past Thursday on Richmond St. by Western Road. Roads were VERY bad. It was 6:20am and she was driving to work. We live out in Lucan…
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Years ago I was charged of stunt driving, my lawyer was able to reduce the charge to a Dangerous Driving, with a Conditional Discharge. During my 15 month probation I completed all conditions and paid all fines. Fast forward 8 years, I have recently plead guilty to a DUI. Needless to say, I…
Any tips on combatting this ticket? I requested a trial and disclosure. They provided typed disclosure. The officer was wearing a body cam and I had requested disclosure for that as well but that has not yet been provided.
The offence was Sept 2024. Court date is scheduled for December 2025.
Interesting part for cases to come. Here is part of a decision out of a Sudbury.
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At the onset of trial, the defendant's agent requested the proceedings be stayed as per the recent decision of R. v. Raham 2009 ONCJ 403 (ONT.C.J), where section 3.7 of Ontario Regulation 455/07 was deemed…
I was making a left turn, didn't have headlights on and was putting on my seatbelt at a time. Really stupid thing to do, was very stressed out and just feel dumb about it. What am I facing, and what impact will it have on my insurance? On ticket it just says Careless driving, there are no details..
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This is my first time ever getting a ticket and I am completely frustrated and don't know what to do.
On July 7th, I was driving to work, taking my usual route and it's about a 15 minute drive for me. At the first red light, I noticed I had a bit of time thanks to the countdown so I quickly…
Reference is made in the HTA to Stop Signs at Railway Crossings (passive crossings):
HTA, 163 (2)
O Reg 615 (7)
However I cannot find specific regulation detailing how a railway crossing controlled by a stop sign must be configured.
The Ontario Traffic Manual, Book 11 - Markings and Delineation under…
Hello! I was ticketed at 10PM for going 30km over the 100km/h limit on Highway 401 on Tuesday, April 30th. I am being fined $220 for the ticket, and I am coming here to see what I should do about it. I have never been ticketed for any driving violation before, and do not have any legal training or…
No Right Turn Yonge & Dundas
Hi everyone, I received a ticket for no right turn at Yonge and Dundas.
How likely am I to win this ticket and what can I do to fight it?
I'm thinking of hiring a paralegal. Should I wait until I receive the court date to hire one and is it worth it at all?
Thanks in advance!
Re: No Right Turn Yonge & Dundas
It really depends, If you're not planning to change your insurance company/vehicle for the next two years then go for early resolution or go for trial and experience it first hand.
If you already have tickets and demerit points accumulated on your drivers abstract then i'd say dont risk getting your license suspended if you're reaching the maximum demerit points and get a professional.
Good luck,
NM
Re: No Right Turn Yonge & Dundas
It is hard to comment on a charge until we see the disclosure (officers notes).
I recommend you do not hire a lawyer or paralegal yet as you can do a lot of the up front stuff yourself and save some money.
Plead Not Guilty and request a trial with the officer present. Once you receive your Notice of Trial, then send in a letter requesting disclosure (a copy of the officers notes and any audio/video if exists).
Once you get the notes, scan and post here (with personal/officer info blanked out).
This is your right to see the disclosure, and you can plead guilty at anytime up to the trial, so you have nothing to lose by doing this.
Re: No Right Turn Yonge & Dundas
Thanks everyone. This is my first major ticket. I'm worried about insurance rates and tainting my clean record. My car attracts too much attention. I've been driving for 12 years. Never been pulled over. Ever since I bought this car in Dec 2015 (it is a very bright blue color), I've been pulled over 3 times. One resulting in a warning (15 above speed limit- really?) and a minor ticket (not having licence on me) and then this one.
The first ticket I got was not having a licence on me - I filed a meeting with the prosecutor but received no mail. I was hoping it was thrown out.
jsherk: I will do as you said. Also, if I do hire a paralegal, how much should I be paying for something like this? Do you have anyone you can recommend in the GTA? Thanks in advance!
Re: No Right Turn Yonge & Dundas
cat24 wrote:....
I agree with Jsherk, GEt disclosure first. A good lawyer and a prudent one shouldn't charge more than 150-200 depending on how nice you talk to them haha.
Good luck
Re: No Right Turn Yonge & Dundas
nometalgear wrote:cat24 wrote:....
I agree with Jsherk, GEt disclosure first. A good lawyer and a prudent one shouldn't charge more than 150-200 depending on how nice you talk to them haha.
Good luck
Oh man. I got quoted $400 and I was very hesitant of hiring one as I've been told that $150-200 is the benchmark.
Do you know any good Lawyers here? Thanks
Re: No Right Turn Yonge & Dundas
I want to say that tickets like this one are usually the hardest type to beat because they basically rely only on the officers testimony. Officer says you did it. You say you didn't. Who do you think the JP will believe? A speeding ticket is easier to beat because you can challenge things besides what the officer said, like the radar device. So unless there is something missing from officers notes, it will be very difficult to win.
Anyways, here are my thoughts on lawyers/paralegals...
SHOULD I HIRE A PARALEGAL/LAWYER?
Points to conisder:
- Do not hire any paralegal/lawyer that suggests they can win without seeing the disclosure first.
- Only hire a paralegal/lawyer that will review the disclosure with you and suggest possible defenses to try and fight it.
- Do not hire any paralegal/lawyer that considers "negotiating a plea deal" a win. Although a plea deal might be the best choice for you, some paralegals do not try to fight at all and will only negotiate plea deals and then they say they "won".
- Do not hire any paralegal/lawyer that "gurantees a win or you don't pay" as this is illegal in Ontario.
Re: No Right Turn Yonge & Dundas
jsherk wrote:I want to say that tickets like this one are usually the hardest type to beat because they basically rely only on the officers testimony. Officer says you did it. You say you didn't. Who do you think the JP will believe? A speeding ticket is easier to beat because you can challenge things besides what the officer said, like the radar device. So unless there is something missing from officers notes, it will be very difficult to win.
Thanks for your advice.
That's what I was just going to ask. That speeding tickets are easier because you can challenge his radar readings etc.
How possible is this to win though? What if the court date is 11 months from now and he forgets, won't remember, etc? Also forgot to mention, my birthdate was wrong. Can this be thrown out?
Re: No Right Turn Yonge & Dundas
cat24 wrote:Thanks everyone. This is my first major ticket. I'm worried about insurance rates and tainting my clean record. My car attracts too much attention. I've been driving for 12 years. Never been pulled over. Ever since I bought this car in Dec 2015 (it is a very bright blue color), I've been pulled over 3 times. One resulting in a warning (15 above speed limit- really?) and a minor ticket (not having licence on me) and then this one.
In terms of insurance, there's no difference between these tickets. They are equal.
cat24 wrote:The first ticket I got was not having a licence on me - I filed a meeting with the prosecutor but received no mail. I was hoping it was thrown out.
Perhaps you should check your status instead of hoping.
cat24 wrote: What if the court date is 11 months from now and he forgets, won't remember, etc?
They write notes.
cat24 wrote: Also forgot to mention, my birthdate was wrong. Can this be thrown out?
no.
Re: No Right Turn Yonge & Dundas
it's not a major ticket, it is a minor one, and most insurance companies regard it as such
cat24 wrote:Thanks everyone. This is my first major ticket. I'm worried about insurance rates and tainting my clean record. My car attracts too much attention. I've been driving for 12 years. Never been pulled over. Ever since I bought this car in Dec 2015 (it is a very bright blue color), I've been pulled over 3 times. One resulting in a warning (15 above speed limit- really?) and a minor ticket (not having licence on me) and then this one.The first ticket I got was not having a licence on me - I filed a meeting with the prosecutor but received no mail. I was hoping it was thrown out.
jsherk: I will do as you said. Also, if I do hire a paralegal, how much should I be paying for something like this? Do you have anyone you can recommend in the GTA? Thanks in advance!
