“…they have been failed by the system. You get to conviction number 20, this being 21, the system has not recognized what your actual needs are. Jail is not going to deter you, if you’re getting a 5 year sentence, you’ve already done time in jail that’s been in excess of a year. If you’re racking up 20 convictions for impaired driving, you’re on a lifetime driving ban, so prohibiting your driving licence is not going to change your behaviour… We need better supports for those who struggle with addiction issues in the criminal justice system.”
Kyla on the Jas Johal Show: Is our judicial system lacking in support for repeat offenders for impaired driving?
