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Can you get a pardon for impaired driving in Canada?

Leia Doyle

Can you get a pardon for impaired driving in Canada?

DUI which is also known as Impaired driving and DWI (driving while ability impaired) is among the most common criminal charges in Canada. The law to get a pardon or record suspension for a DUI is five years from when you paid the fine.

How long does an impaired driving charge stay on your record in Canada?

But this does take some time. In Ontario, for instance, the conviction will remain on your record for three years. A license suspension from a DUI conviction stays on your record for at least six years.

Is Impaired Driving a criminal case?

The driver will then likely face criminal charges for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and, if convicted, may face suspension of their driver’s license, fines, and even possible jail time. All of the above criminal penalties will do little to nothing to help you as an accident victim, however.

How much does a pardon cost in Canada?

Unfortunately, a Canadian pardon cannot be done for free. The cost of filing a pardon with the Parole Board of Canada is $657.77. But keep in mind that this amount is only the FINAL cost payable to the government of Canada AFTER all the paperwork has been completed.

How long do you have to wait to apply for a pardon in Canada?

5 and 10 years refers to the amount of time people must wait – AFTER completing the sentence handed down by the courts – before becoming eligible for a pardon. In the cases of summary offences the wait is 5 years. In the case of indictable offences the wait is 10 years.

Does drink driving always have a criminal record?

Criminal records relating to a motoring conviction are normally spent after five years, although details of certain offences, such as drink driving, remain on your driving licence and DVLA driving record for a much longer period.

Can one drink make you an unsafe driver?

Even one drink can make you an unsafe driver. Drinking affects your BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION (BAC). It is illegal to drive with a BAC of . 04% or more if you drive commercial vehicles or .