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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

sentencing in driving without due care

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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