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Vancouver Dangerous Driving Charge Lawyers

British Columbia Reckless Driving Law Firm

At Mines & Company, we have more than 18 years of experience that we use to benefit clients accused of dangerous driving and other driving offences. We defend people charged with the most serious of these offences, including dangerous driving and negligent driving causing bodily harm or death. These cases, just like a routine impaired driving cases, are often complex. The Crown Counsel will normally seek a jail sentence. Various Charter of Rights issues often arise such as the right to counsel upon detention. There is often expert evidence to consider such as accident reconstruction evidence or automobile mechanics evidence. Our lawyers are dedicated to exploring all possible defences. Our goal is to minimize the impact of a dangerous driving or other driving charge.

In one of our recent successes (R. v. S.S. in Vancouver Provincial Court), our client was charged with dangerous driving, as well as hit and run. The Crown wanted to pursue criminal charges. We persuaded the Crown to dispose of the matter under the Motor Vehicle Act, ultimately leading to a fine and a driving prohibition. No criminal record.

Dangerous Driving or Negligent Driving?

The distinction between dangerous driving and criminal negligence is a fine one that can lead to extensive arguments between legal professionals. In the end, criminal negligence is a more severe charge for more severe situations, including situations in which negligence led to a car accident and bodily harm to another person, either a passenger or someone in another vehicle.

If a charge does involve bodily harm caused by a vehicle, the case becomes more complicated. These are considered serious personal injury offences. Certain options, including Conditional Sentence Orders, have been stripped away by legislation. If the charge results in a conviction, a jail sentence will almost always result. House arrest and other alternatives are rarely an option. Our lawyers know the law and will stand up for the rights of those charged with these serious crimes.

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To schedule a free initial consultation with one of our Vancouver dangerous driving charge lawyers, call 877-467-1804 or contact us via e-mail.

Recent Successes | Click to View
  • January 31,2012
    R. vs. E.B. - Richmond Provincial Court
    Charge: Assault Police Officer.
    Issue: Whether, in the circumstances, it was in the public interest for Mr. Mansoori-Dara's client to be granted a conditional discharge.
    Result: After hearing Mr. Mansoori-Dara's submissions, the court granted his client a conditional discharge. No conviction.
  • January 25, 2012
    R. vs. V.K. - Richmond Provincial Court
    Charges: Theft Under $5000 (from employer).
    Issue: Whether it was contrary to the public interest for Mr. Mines' client to be granted a conditional discharge.
    Result: After hearing Mr. Mines' submissions, the Court granted a 9 month conditional discharge. No criminal conviction .
  • January 24, 2012
    R. vs. G.L. - RCMP Investigation
    Charges: Importing Child Pornography.
    Issue: Whether Mr. Mines' client had knowledge of the material found by customs officers on a computer hard drive that he brought into Canada.
    Result: Mr. Mines was able to steer his client through the investigation with no charge being recommended by police.
  • January 5, 2012
    R. vs. B.T. - Port Coquitlam Provincial Court
    Charges: Theft Over $5000 (from employer).
    Issue: Whether jail was the appropriate sentence for this breach of trust case which involved a theft of almost $70,000.
    Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown to resolve this case on a single count of theft and to persue a joint submission for a community based sentence. The court granted an 18 month conditional sentence order. No jail.
  • January 3, 2012
    R. vs. H.B. - Vancouver Provincial Court
    Charges: Assault x2; Unlawful Confinement.
    Issue: Whether the Crown could prove the confinement charge and whether it was in the public interest for Mr. Mansoori-Dara's client to be granted a discharge.
    Result: Mr. Mansoori-Dara was able to persuade Crown counsel to stay the confinement charge and one of the assault charges. After hearing Mr. Manoori-Dara's submissions,the Court granted his client a conditional discharge. No conviction.
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