The Queen v. R.(R.) 2015
Client charged with impaired driving after he crashed his vehicle on a dirt road on the way home. He had been arrested and provided a sample of his breath nearly twice the legal limit. Mr. van der Walle discussed the case with the Crown in the days leading up to the trial and the prosecutor agreed that she would not be able to prove her case. Client pled guilty to driving without due care and attention. Client kept licence and paid a small fine.
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