Ontario Highway Traffic Act

Thank you for your reply. I think I will go with this paralegal as he previously changed my mother's charge to a bylaw charge thus nothing being recorded on her driving record, simply just a fine. His order of action seems to be firstly attempting to withdraw the charge, then negotiating for a lower charge, hen lastly trial to dispute.

I will quote from another topic again to answer that for you (http://www.ontariohighwaytrafficact.com/topic7089.html):

I interviewed a few paralegals about this case, and they were all fairly evasive and said the most likely scenario is that I get plead down to 49+ under Section 128, with a fine.
To be honest, I was less than impressed with the ...

Thanks all for the advice.

I am definitely not familiar with court procedures as I'm just a first year engineering student. I'd rather not be in the position where I will "need to familiarize myself" with them due to frequent appearances as I would prefer that this is only a one time or rare ordeal.

I will take the advice provided and contact a ...

Thanks for the prompt replies and advice. I have decided to hire a paralegal.

I have read on many threads that careless driving (rear ending) is normally either wiped of charges or lowered to a driving too close @4 demerit points or did not avoid collision (?) @2 demerit points.

Based on my situation, does any have an idea of my chances of ...

Asking for input on whether I should hire someone or go to court myself.

Situation:
Was on a 60 road with a bit of traffic. Construction on the two right lanes leaving just a left turn lane and the centre lane. It was a green light so I accelerated (also writing down on my statement that I accelerated too quickly) while the car in front also ...