Nextlaw - Ontario's Stunt Driving, DUI & U.S. Waiver Law Firm

Stunt Driving or Racing charge in Ontario, can have serious penalties at the roadside.  It also has major penalties upon conviction in Ontario court.  But it also has long-term insurance consequences that can last many, many years.  Let's explore. How does a Stunt Driving conviction affect my insurance policy? For at least a year, and possibly up to 3 years, you don't even have to worry about insurance, because you will get a minimum 1-year license suspension, which means you cannot even drive.  If you can't drive, you can't even have any insurance policy.  So insurance is not even relevant at this point. Insurance rates are based on the risk you pose while driving.  This is based on your age, driving record, etc.  With a driving suspension, you will not even be eligible to get insurance, because you are not eligible to operate a motor vehicle. What happens after my 1-year driving suspension is over? Now you will have to worry about getting insurance.  Stunt d...

Fighting a Stunt Driving ticket in Ontario?  Here are the facts... Anyone can fight their Stunt Driving or Racing charge ticket in Ontario. And it may be possible to win. And in some cases, it may be possible to get your charges withdrawn, even if you’re guilty. How can you get your Stunt Driving or Racing charge withdrawn (or dismissed)? If there is a big mistake with your Stunt Driving or Racing ticket, it may get withdrawn. And, there are 2 types of mistakes that can happen with your charge: Fatal Errors, and Minor Errors. - If your charge has a “Fatal Error”. - These are errors that would impact the core of the charge itself. - These mistakes cannot be fixed. - Your charge would be withdrawn. Your case would be over! - If your charge has “Minor Error”. - These errors can be fixed by the court. And, the case against you continues. Where can you find the mistakes? In your disclosure! The disclosure is all the evidence that the court has against you and will be...

Have you been hit with a Stunt Driving charge in Ontario and are banking on your clean driving record to save the day? Let's unpack the relationship between Stunt Driving charges and your driving history. How Does a Clean Record Affect My Stunt Driving Case? A Stunt Driving rap comes with heavy penalties, even for first-timers: 1-3 year license suspension, $2,000-$10,000 fines, possible jail time, and 6 demerits. Even with a stellar record: - Clean Record : Might cushion the blow – possibly facing the lower end of fines ($2,000) and suspensions (1 year). - Bad Driving Record: Can backfire, pushing penalties to the higher end. The law offers a penalty range to adapt to individual histories such a 1 - 3 years suspension or $2,000 - $10,000 in fines. Defining a Clean Driving Record in Ontario A flawless driving record in Ontario is one without a single violation from the day you got your driver's license. But it's more nuanced than that: - Experience Counts : If you're 3...