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As if getting a Stunt Driving charge in Ontario isn't stressful enough - now imagine those charges as a G2 Driver. There are many differences in the penalties and the way in which you need to handle your Stunt Driving case with a G2 class license.  Let's explore. What are Stunt Driving Ontario G2 Penalties? In Ontario, G2 drivers charged with stunt driving face severe consequences, including a 1-3 year license suspension, hefty fines, 6 demerit points, the possibility of jail time, and additional penalties specifically targeted at G2 novice license holders. G2 License Stunt Driving Suspension #1 The first wave of suspension happens at the roadside.  Every single driver, regardless of the class of your license - G driver, G2 driver, G1 driver, etc - all get a 30-day roadside suspension.  This is equal across the board.  Everyone gets this suspension from the officer. G2 License Stunt Driving Suspension #2 After the 30-day roadside suspension for Stunt Driving in Ontario, ...

Most client calls  at our firm are individuals that have never been charged with Stunt Driving in Ontario before.  They are First time offenders. They are confused, scared and don't understand how to deal with this type of charge, the 14-day impound, the 30-day roadside suspension, or the thought of a minimum 1-year license suspension. I have a clean record.  Won't they just drop the charge? A clean driving record certainly helps when dealing with your charge, but it is not an argument to get the charge withdrawn.  The base of a Stunt Driving charge falls to the radar or laser used to measure your speed (if your Stunt charge is related to a speed of 40km or more in a zone under 80km/h or 50km or more in a posted 80km/hr zone).  So unless you are able to find an error with the radar or another major flaw in your charge, it is extremely unlikely to get the charge withdrawn. A clean record or a 1st offence is not a defence If your record is clean or this is your first Stun...

This is BAD for your DUI Case - In this article, I will explain what increases the seriousness of your DUI case. - This is an important topic because a more serious DUI case will significantly impact your legal process and the outcome you may face. _____________________ ✅   Take our DUI Arrest Test _____________________ ✅   Book a free, confidential call with lawyer, Dan Joffe ____________________ - There’s something called aggravating factors that can impact the gravity of your Impaired Driving, Over 80 or Refusal Breathalyser case. - In plain English, it means there’s evidence surrounding your DUI, which increases the severity of what happened. - Here are some examples of aggravating factors. - Very high blood alcohol readings. - If there were kids in your vehicle. - If you were travelling at a high rate of speed. - If you were driving in an erratic manner such as swerving your vehicle in and out of traffic. - An accident causing property damag...

The most important questions you can ask when looking for legal help for your Ontario Stunt Driving charges is "HOW" . "How" is the best test for the legal representative on the other side of the phone.  In this article and video, I will explain exactly how to get the best answers out of your potential legal representative. Stunt Driving is a very specific charge in Ontario - it takes a real strategy Even though Stunt Driving is technically a "traffic charge" that resides in the jurisdiction of Provincial Offences traffic court, it has much higher penalties than most other charges.  With a Stunt charge, you run the risk of up to $10,000 in fines, 6 months in jail, and a minimum of 1 year driving suspension.  It's a serious charge that can pull apart your life, your job, your family. When you call a generic "Traffic Ticket" firm or an "ex-cop" firm, they handle charges starting from basic 10km speeding tickets, stop sign ticket...

I am writing this article at the end of 2022. Unfortunately, this is not good news.  We are now approaching the end of the COVID backlog in the courts and things are starting to shift with Stunt Driving charges in the Ontario courts.  Penalties are getting tougher and Prosecutors are less amenable to compromise.  Let's investigate the issue and potential solutions. How did you fight Stunt Driving in the Ontario courts prior to May 2022? We had a few factors that were helping us fight Stunt Driving charges during COVID, the lockdowns.  Traffic Ticket firms and X-Cop firms were able to use the backlog of the Pandemic to easily assist with amending Stunt Driving charges to lesser penalties.  This was good news for anyone charged with this type of offence. Think of this in terms of the Real Estate market.  When the market was super hot, if you listed your house, you would get 20 bids and sell within 1  day.  Great, right?  Real Estate agents had it easy.  They simply listed your ...

Impaired Driving Lawyer - Key To Hiring Winning Lawyer - Can you get a DUI in Ontario for sleeping in your car? - The answer is yes. - As surprising as that sounds, that is the law in Ontario and the law in Canada. - I’m going to explain 5 things you need to know about getting a DUI in Ontario for sleeping in your car. _____________________ ✅   DUI Arrest Test - You should take our free “DUI Arrest Test.”  This free test assesses the nature of your arrest to determine if your charges may be withdrawn. _____________________ ✅   Book a free, confidential call with lawyer, Dan Joffe - Reach out and let’s discuss a legal strategy to get the best outcome for your DUI charge. ____________________ 1/  Key elements of a DUI charge - It’s important to have some context about DUIs in Canada. - In Ontario, DUI charges are known as Impaired Driving by Alcohol or Drug, Over 80 and Refusing a Breathalyzer or Blood Sample Test. - In simple terms, there are 2 key eleme...

The ultimate outcome from a Stunt Driving charge is to not have a Stunt Driving charge. This can happen by fighting your Stunt Driving charge in the Ontario courts, either by discussing your case with the prosecutor, or by fighting the charge at a trial.  Either way, you will only get one chance to make your case, which will determine you losing your license for 1 year (or more) or being able to continue to drive. Before you do either (prosecutor or trial) - you need to understand your evidence The evidence in your case (called disclosure) is a combination of the roadside notes, officer information, your driving record and more.  This is the ultimate piece of information that the prosecutor will use to determine if your case should proceed or if there is a major error, causing the case the get withdrawn. The details in the evidence are key - The time of day of the incident - The radar reading (if Stunt charge is speed related) - The officer interaction with you - The ...

Planning to submit a U.S. Entry Waiver application in 2025? Recent changes in I-192 processing times will significantly impact your application process. As a U.S. Entry Waiver lawyer at NextLaw, I've observed crucial developments that every applicant needs to understand. Let's break down the four essential aspects of I-192 processing times in 2025 that will directly affect your application. The New Processing Reality The landscape of I-192 processing has transformed dramatically. If you're familiar with historical processing times, be prepared for a significant change. While applications were previously processed in under 6 months, the current situation presents a different reality. According to E-SAFE's official website, current applications are taking 9-12 months to process on average. The agency notes that individual processing times can vary and they cannot provide specific completion dates for applications. This extended timeline isn't a temporary setback. ...

After your initial charges for Stunt Driving or Racing in Ontario, and after your roadside penalties of 14-day impound and 30-day license suspension, the next steps is getting legal advice or hiring a legal representative to assist with your court dates. I repeat again - do not hire THAT company... There are a lot of traffic defence "companies".  And some of them may sound familiar, or you have been referred by someone that knows the name.  Let me explain why hiring one of these companies can be incredibly risky. Every interaction that takes place when fighting or discussing your Stunt Driving charge takes place between the prosecutor and an individual legal representative.  I repeat - an individual legal representative.  That legal representative may make the difference between you driving or you losing your license - for a year or more.  That is a lot of risk.  That individual has to understand the prosecutor, the law, the charges, the court, and all other factors of ...

DUI - Blow a 'Warn' or over 0.05. What happens next? - What happens when the Police make you take a roadside breath test and the result comes back as a "Warn”? - First, some important context. - The Police will make you take a breath test if they suspect that you've consumed alcohol while driving or in the care or control of a vehicle. - At the roadside, you'll be asked to blow into a device. - This device will come back with three possible results. - Pass, which means you've done nothing wrong. - Fail, which indicates that your blood alcohol concentration level is above 80.   - At this point, the Police will place you under arrest and will take you to the Police station to undergo further alcohol testing. - The third possible result is a "warn." - That means that the device detected alcohol in your system above 50 but below 80, which would place you under arrest. - However, there are consequences of blowing in this ...

After your initial charge of Stunt Driving or Racing in Ontario, you have to prepare for your court appearance or meeting with the prosecutor.  Here are some tips to avoid putting your case or your driver's license at risk The prosecutor is not your friend (but they are not your enemy either) The prosecutor's job is to act on behalf of the Province of Ontario, not you.  Most prosecutors are very friendly, and should be treated with respect.  But do not confuse this with them advocating for you.  The only person that will advocate on your behalf is your legal representative or yourself. The prosecutor relies on the evidence provided by the police to determine what penalties they will seek in your Stunt Driving case.  They will know from the evidence your: - age - speed - radar - circumstances of the charge - driving record and history - licence class - interaction with the police - and much more From this information, they should be able to make a...

Navigating Car Insurance Post-DUI Conviction: 5 Essential Things You Need to Know Being convicted of a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) can have profound effects on your life, including your vehicle insurance. Let's look at five essential aspects you need to understand about your car insurance after a DUI conviction. 1. How Does a DUI Conviction Affect Your Insurance Policy? Upon learning of your DUI conviction, different insurance companies will react differently. Your policy might be cancelled by some providers, while others might continue to offer coverage, albeit with significantly higher premiums. If you failed to disclose your DUI conviction, you might also be denied coverage outright. 2. Do You Need to Inform Your Insurance Company about Your DUI Conviction? Typically, insurance companies require that you notify them about any DUI-related charges, including impaired driving, Over 80, or refusal to take a breathalyzer test. Failing to do so could lead to future cla...