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The Law Does not Give Credit for Bail Conditions Affecting Your Ability to Drive

If you practice criminal law in Canada, you’ve likely relied on the idea that fairness is a two-way street. If a client spends months on strict bail conditions, effectively serving some or all of their punishment before they’ve even been convicted, a judge should be able to account for that at sentencing, right?

Wrong.

The recent decision in R. v. Reid 2026 ONSC 1342 has officially confirmed that when it comes to driving prohibitions, fairness is no longer part of the equation.

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Understanding Proposed Changes to Bail and Sentencing Laws

The Canadian government has introduced significant amendments to the country’s criminal justice system, aimed at reforming bail procedures and specific sentencing provisions. If the Bill passes, it is important to know how the legal landscape surrounding bail and sentencing will shift.

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Understanding Hit and Run Offences in Canada

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In Canada, failing to remain at the scene of an accident, commonly referred to as a “hit and run,” is a serious criminal offence under section 320.16 of the Criminal Code. A recent sentencing decision from the Provincial Court of British Columbia, R. v. Singh, 2025 BCPC 126, illustrates the gravity of such offences and the types of sentences they attract.

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Will I Go to Jail for a DUI in Canada?

A distressed man sitting in the driver’s seat of a car, holding a green beer bottle in one hand while covering his face with the other.

Being charged with a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in Canada can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially if you’re worried about the possibility of jail time. While jail is not always a consequence for a first DUI offence, it becomes a more significant risk in certain circumstances.

Here’s what you need to know about when jail time might apply and how to reduce your risk with the help of a lawyer.

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Sentencing in Driving Without Due Care Cases That Involve Death

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The vital role judges play in sentencing cannot be overstated. A system where you have a predetermined punishment for each crime would not be justice. We can see this in sentencing in driving without due care and attention cases that involve death.

While decisions must be consistent and rely on previous cases, our justice system rightly factors in a human element. In this tragic case from Vancouver last year, we can see how the particular circumstances of a case are taken into account to decide a sentence. …

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