{"id":51349,"date":"2026-07-26T11:53:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T18:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/edmonton\/?page_id=51349"},"modified":"2026-08-20T10:47:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T17:47:48","slug":"edmonton-immediate-roadside-sanctions-lawyers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/edmonton\/edmonton-immediate-roadside-sanctions-lawyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Immediate Roadside Sanctions Lawyers in Edmonton"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1440px + 50px );margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Alberta\u2019s IRS program can result in an immediate roadside licence suspension and significant ongoing financial penalties based on the observations of a police officer.<\/p>\n<p>The IRS lawyers at <b>Strategic Criminal Defence<\/b> can challenge these administrative penalties through SafeRoads Alberta, but we only have a 7-day window in which to act.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past decade, we have defended many of these cases, earning the following accolades:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Over 140 5-star Google Reviews.<\/li>\n<li>Consumer Choice Award (2025, 2026).<\/li>\n<li>BBB A+ rating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Simply paying the fine and accepting the penalty is rarely the best option.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#f9f9f9;padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><h2>Here\u2019s what to do if you face a roadside sanction in Edmonton:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Don\u2019t refuse the breath or drug demand<\/b>: Refusal is a separate criminal offence under <a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-320.15.html\">s.320.15 of the Criminal Code<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><b>Request a second test immediately:<\/b> You have the right to a second roadside breath test to confirm the result. Police are required to advise you of this right.<\/li>\n<li><b>Contact a lawyer within 24 hours:<\/b> You have only 7 days from the date on your Notice of Administrative Penalty to file a dispute through SafeRoads Alberta.<\/li>\n<li><b>Document everything you can remember<\/b>: Pass the details to your lawyer to follow up on your behalf.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 40px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:var(--awb-color8);padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"text-align:center;font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;color:var(--awb-color1);\"><h3><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"> for a free, no-obligation consultation.<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 40px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h2>Testimonials<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#000000;padding: 48px 60px 40px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cBest-case scenario\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cEllen Sutherland is an incredible lawyer. Her legal advice was precise and delivered to me in a manner that was easily understood. She helped me reach a decision for an IRS that was the best-case scenario for me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><b>P.B.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 48px !important;padding-right : 60px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 60px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30px !important;padding-right : 30px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 30px !important;padding-left : 30px !important;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#000000;padding: 48px 60px 40px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cDeserves more than 5 stars\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAhmed is the best, and I recommend him to anyone. I am very happy and grateful for his service and professionalism. I give him 5 stars but he deserves more than that!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><b>R.A.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 48px !important;padding-right : 60px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 60px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30px !important;padding-right : 30px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 30px !important;padding-left : 30px !important;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><h2>What are the IRS penalties, and how could they affect you?<\/h2>\n<p><b>Alberta&#8217;s Immediate Roadside Sanctions program, introduced in December 2020 under the <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/open.alberta.ca\/publications\/t06\"><b>Traffic Safety Act<\/b><\/a><b> and administered through SafeRoads Alberta, can result in the following penalties:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .scd-table thead { display: none; }\n  .scd-table tr { display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; }\n  .scd-table td { display: block; padding: 10px 14px; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left !important; }\n  .scd-table td:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .scd-table td::before { content: attr(data-label); display: block; font-weight: bold; color: #c12127; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 4px; }\n}\n<\/style>\n<table class=\"scd-table\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; table-layout: fixed;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 8px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; width: 23%; text-align: center;\">IRS TYPE<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 8px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; width: 23%; text-align: center;\">ALCOHOL\/DRUG CRITERIA<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 8px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; width: 20%; text-align: center;\">LICENCE SUSPENSION<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 8px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; width: 17%; text-align: center;\">VEHICLE SEIZURE<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 8px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; width: 17%; text-align: center;\">BASE FINE<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"IRS Type\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>IRS:FAIL<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Alcohol\/Drug Criteria\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">BAC of .08 or over (or drug impairment).<\/p><p style=\"margin: 0;\">Refusal to provide a sample as lawfully requested under section 320.27 or 320.28 of the Criminal Code.<\/p><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Licence Suspension\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">90 days (Immediate)<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Vehicle Seizure\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">30 days<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Base Fine\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">$1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"IRS Type\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>IRS:WARN<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Alcohol\/Drug Criteria\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">BAC between 0.05 and 0.08.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Licence Suspension\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">3 days (Immediate)<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Vehicle Seizure\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">3 days<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Base Fine\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">$300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"IRS Type\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>IRS:24-HOUR<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Alcohol\/Drug Criteria\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Suspected alcohol or drug impairment.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Licence Suspension\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">24 hours (Immediate)<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Vehicle Seizure\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">24 hours<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Base Fine\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"IRS Type\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>IRS:NOVICE<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Alcohol\/Drug Criteria\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Any alcohol or drugs (Zero tolerance).<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Licence Suspension\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">30 days (Immediate)<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Vehicle Seizure\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">7 days<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Base Fine\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">$200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"IRS Type\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>IRS:COMMERCIAL<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Alcohol\/Drug Criteria\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Any alcohol or drugs (Zero tolerance).<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Licence Suspension\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">3 days (Immediate)<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Vehicle Seizure\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Base Fine\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">$300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"margin-top:25px;\"><p>These are the default penalties for most first-time impaired offences. The penalties are more severe for repeat offenders.<\/p>\n<p>The sanctions take effect immediately at the roadside. The onus is on you to request a review and establish grounds for cancellation, not on the police to prove you were impaired.<\/p>\n<h3>What could an immediate roadside sanction end up costing you?<\/h3>\n<p>The financial implications of roadside sanctions are far more serious than they first appear.<\/p>\n<p><b>An IRS will show on your driver\u2019s abstract and can be viewed by insurance companies, leading to major additional costs for several years, as well as many other hidden costs:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .scd-table thead { display: none; }\n  .scd-table tr { display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; }\n  .scd-table td { display: block; padding: 10px 14px; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left !important; }\n  .scd-table td:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .scd-table td::before { content: attr(data-label); display: block; font-weight: bold; color: #c12127; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 4px; }\n  .scd-table td:empty { display: none; }\n}\n<\/style>\n<table class=\"scd-table\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; table-layout: fixed;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 8px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; width: 22%; text-align: center;\">CATEGORY<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 8px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; width: 28%; text-align: center;\">ITEM<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 8px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; width: 20%; text-align: center;\">ESTIMATED COST (CAD)<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 8px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; width: 30%; text-align: center;\">NOTES<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Immediate Penalties<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Item\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Government Fine<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Estimated Cost (CAD)\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>$1,200<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Notes\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">$1,000 base fine + 20% victim fine surcharge.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Item\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Vehicle Seizure<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Estimated Cost (CAD)\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>$200-$350<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Notes\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Varies by towing company and distance to impound.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Item\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Vehicle Storage (30 days)<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Estimated Cost (CAD)\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>$900\u2013$1,800<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Notes\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Based on $35-$50\/day storage fees in Edmonton.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Item\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Impound Release Fee<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Estimated Cost (CAD)\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>$35<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Notes\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Charged by the registry to get the release paperwork.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Licence Reinstatement<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Item\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">'Planning Ahead' Course<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Estimated Cost (CAD)\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>$380-$400<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Notes\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Mandatory remedial education course.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Item\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Licence Reinstatement Fee<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Estimated Cost (CAD)\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>$209<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Notes\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Standard Alberta alcohol-related registry fee.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alberta.ca\/immediate-roadside-sanctions-fail-ignition-interlock-program.aspx#toc-1\"><b>Ignition Interlock Program (IIP)<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Item\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">IIP Application Fee<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Estimated Cost (CAD)\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>$63<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Notes\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Non-refundable application to Alberta Transportation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Item\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Installation Fee<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Estimated Cost (CAD)\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>$150-$250<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Notes\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Surcharge applies for push-start or luxury vehicles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Item\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Monthly Rental (12 Months)<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Estimated Cost (CAD)\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>$1,200-$1,400<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Notes\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Approx. $100-$115\/month for the device lease.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Item\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Removal Fee<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Estimated Cost (CAD)\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>$50-$100<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Notes\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Charged at the end of the 12-month term.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Insurance Impact (3-Year Period)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Item\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Premium Increase Including High-Risk Surcharge<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Estimated Cost (CAD)\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>$3,000-$5,000+ per year<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Notes\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Per year for three years. Many drivers see rates triple or quadruple.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>SafeRoads Alberta Appeal<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Item\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Estimated Cost (CAD)\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>$150<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Notes\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Non-refundable government fee to request a review.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Item\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>TOTAL<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Estimated Cost (CAD)\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>$13,500-$21,000+ over three years!<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Notes\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><h3>When are criminal charges usually laid in Edmonton?<\/h3>\n<p>The police retain the discretion to lay <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/edmonton\/impaired-driving-lawyers\/\">criminal charges for impaired driving, over 80, or refusal<\/a>. <b>Aggravating factors make prosecution more likely, such as:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A very high blood alcohol concentration.<\/li>\n<li>Damage to another vehicle.<\/li>\n<li>Injuries to an accident victim.<\/li>\n<li>Multiple repeat offences.<\/li>\n<li>A child in the vehicle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>The IRS lawyers at Strategic Criminal Defence can:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Represent you at your administrative review hearing with SafeRoads Alberta to contest the roadside sanctions.<\/li>\n<li>Represent you in court to contest the criminal charge for DUI or impaired driving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Information gathered from the IRS appeal can often help us in building your criminal defence.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><h2>How will we challenge your immediate roadside sanctions?<\/h2>\n<p><b>A Strategic Criminal Defence lawyer will manage the entire appeal process for you by:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Contacting SafeRoads Alberta<\/b>: We have 7 calendar days (not business days!) from the receipt of the Notice of Administrative Penalty (NAP).<\/li>\n<li><b>Requesting an administrative review<\/b>: So that we can argue the case in front of a case adjudicator.<\/li>\n<li><b>Preparing an oral review<\/b>: This allows our lawyers to prepare both written and oral evidence to support your case.<\/li>\n<li><b>Representing you virtually<\/b>: You do not need to travel to see us, as we can consult with you and attend your hearing by video conference from our Edmonton or Calgary office.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Why do we choose oral reviews?<\/h3>\n<p><b>Our lawyers almost always choose oral reviews because this allows us to:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Build on the written materials with a more comprehensive approach.<\/li>\n<li>Contextualize, clarify details, and answer adjudicator questions.<\/li>\n<li>Explain the nuances of our arguments, such as how the police failed to comply with the procedural protections that our clients are entitled to.<\/li>\n<li>Clarify our arguments to newer adjudicators, who may be unfamiliar with the complexities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What are the main defences in IRS cases?<\/h3>\n<p><b>Our lawyers will usually argue one of the following when challenging your roadside sanctions:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .scd-table thead { display: none; }\n  .scd-table tr { display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; }\n  .scd-table td { display: block; padding: 10px 14px; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left !important; }\n  .scd-table td:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .scd-table td::before { content: attr(data-label); display: block; font-weight: bold; color: #c12127; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 4px; }\n}\n<\/style>\n<table class=\"scd-table\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; table-layout: fixed;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 25%; text-align: center;\">DEFENCE CATEGORY<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 25%; text-align: center;\">LEGAL\/TECHNICAL BASIS<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 50%; text-align: center;\">EXAMPLES\/KEY DETAILS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Defence Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Improper testing procedure<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Legal\/Technical Basis\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Technical invalidity<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Examples\/Key Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Failure by the police officer to observe the 15-minute \"deprivation period\" (ensuring no burping, eating, or smoking) before the breath test.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Defence Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Medical conditions<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Legal\/Technical Basis\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Inaccurate readings<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Examples\/Key Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><b>Diabetes\/Ketoacidosis:<\/b> Can produce acetone, mimicking alcohol.<\/p><p style=\"margin: 0;\"><b>GERD\/Acid Reflux:<\/b> Can bring stomach vapors into the mouth.<\/p><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Defence Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Physical inability<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Legal\/Technical Basis\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Misinterpreted 'refusal'<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Examples\/Key Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Respiratory issues (Asthma, COPD) may prevent a 'proper sample', which officers sometimes wrongly label as a criminal refusal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Defence Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>No 'care or control'<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Legal\/Technical Basis\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Factual defence<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Examples\/Key Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Proving you had no intent to drive (e.g., sleeping in the car to stay safe or running the engine solely for heat while parked).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Defence Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Charter rights violations<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Legal\/Technical Basis\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Constitutional defence<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Examples\/Key Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Violations of your right to be informed of the reason for detention or your right to speak with a lawyer (Right to Counsel).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><h2>What are the possible outcomes of your IRS review?<\/h2>\n<p>There are no guarantees when challenging immediate roadside sanctions in Edmonton.<\/p>\n<p>What is certain is that if you do not file a review within seven days, the sanctions will take effect without any opportunity to challenge them.<\/p>\n<p><b>There are only two possible outcomes of reviews. Adjudicators can:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Cancel the sanction, or<\/li>\n<li>Uphold the sanction.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The penalties cannot be made worse, so there are few practical reasons not to challenge the IRS.<\/p>\n<p>You should receive a decision within 30 days. By contacting a Strategic Criminal Defence lawyer within 24 hours and locking in an early hearing date, you can reduce waiting times and, if successful, reduce your licence suspension.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-51349-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-51349-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f4f5f7 } #accordion-51349-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:var(--awb-color2); border-width:0px; background-color:var(--awb-color2); }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-51349-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-51349-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 16px; width: 16px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-51349-1.fusion-toggle-icon-right .fusion-toggle-heading{ margin-right: 34px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-51349-1 .panel-title a{font-size:21px;color:#c22127;font-family:\"Lexend\";font-weight:700;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-51349-1 .toggle-content{font-size:17px;color:#000000;font-family:\"Lexend\";font-weight:300;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-51349-1 .panel-title a:not(.active):hover, #accordion-51349-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-51349-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-51349-1.fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed .fusion-panel .panel-title a:not(.active):hover .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-right fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-51349-1\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-51349-1 .panel-b5115709c9f536d72 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-51349-1 .panel-b5115709c9f536d72 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-b5115709c9f536d72 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b5115709c9f536d72\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-51349-1\" data-target=\"#b5115709c9f536d72\" href=\"#b5115709c9f536d72\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What can I do if I lose my IRS review?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b5115709c9f536d72\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>If you lose your review with SafeRoads Alberta, you can file for a judicial review at the Court of King\u2019s Bench, requesting that a judge overturn the adjudicator\u2019s decision because of a legal or procedural error. If you have grounds to request this, we will obtain the &#8220;record&#8221; (the evidence and the audio of your hearing) and submit this to the Court with the necessary forms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-51349-1 .panel-f34344bcc03dd16f2 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-51349-1 .panel-f34344bcc03dd16f2 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-f34344bcc03dd16f2 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"f34344bcc03dd16f2\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-51349-1\" data-target=\"#f34344bcc03dd16f2\" href=\"#f34344bcc03dd16f2\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I\u2019m over the 7 days to appeal. What should I do?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"f34344bcc03dd16f2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>There is a process to file for a late review, but it is an uphill battle that is generally unsuccessful, despite a significant investment of time, energy, and resources. The best way to avoid this issue is to decide to review in the first seven days and lock in the appeal date through your lawyer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-51349-1 .panel-905b9597a4cf08073 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-51349-1 .panel-905b9597a4cf08073 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-905b9597a4cf08073 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"905b9597a4cf08073\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-51349-1\" data-target=\"#905b9597a4cf08073\" href=\"#905b9597a4cf08073\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is a Notice of Administrative Penalty?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"905b9597a4cf08073\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>A Notice of Administrative Penalty (NAP) is the document the police issue at the roadside when imposing an IRS. It sets out the sanctions applied, triggers the licence suspension immediately, and starts the 7-day window to file a dispute through SafeRoads Alberta.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-51349-1 .panel-c40edb643d84a38a8 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-51349-1 .panel-c40edb643d84a38a8 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c40edb643d84a38a8 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c40edb643d84a38a8\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-51349-1\" data-target=\"#c40edb643d84a38a8\" href=\"#c40edb643d84a38a8\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Will I have to give evidence at the SafeRoads review?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c40edb643d84a38a8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>We rarely ask clients to testify in person in front of an adjudicator, as they may say something detrimental to their case due to nerves. We generally compile a comprehensive written statement on their behalf and a recording of an in-depth consultation, and forward this to the adjudicator. This approach allows us to present your case comprehensively and accurately, with the strongest relevant arguments clearly set out for the adjudicator.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-51349-1 .panel-2f97bbbd4ea59048e .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-51349-1 .panel-2f97bbbd4ea59048e .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-2f97bbbd4ea59048e fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"2f97bbbd4ea59048e\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-51349-1\" data-target=\"#2f97bbbd4ea59048e\" href=\"#2f97bbbd4ea59048e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I legally refuse a breath test at a roadside stop in Alberta?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"2f97bbbd4ea59048e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>No, not without a reasonable excuse. Refusing a lawful demand made under s.320.27 or s.320.28 of the Criminal Code is a criminal offence under s.320.15, carrying the same penalties as impaired driving. It\u2019s generally best to comply with the demand and challenge the result afterward with your lawyer, though sometimes we can argue in our submission to the adjudicator that you had a reasonable explanation for not providing a breath sample or complying with the demand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-51349-1 .panel-bf37240a88bd73162 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-51349-1 .panel-bf37240a88bd73162 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-bf37240a88bd73162 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bf37240a88bd73162\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-51349-1\" data-target=\"#bf37240a88bd73162\" href=\"#bf37240a88bd73162\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I drive after an IRS in Edmonton?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"bf37240a88bd73162\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>An IRS:FAIL results in an immediate 90-day absolute suspension, during which you cannot drive under any circumstances. This is followed by a 12-month period during which you may only drive a vehicle equipped with an Ignition Interlock device. Total licence restrictions can therefore extend to 15 months for a first offence. Driving while suspended is a separate offence under the Traffic Safety Act.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-51349-1 .panel-68d681bcf24cd6dbb .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-51349-1 .panel-68d681bcf24cd6dbb .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-68d681bcf24cd6dbb fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"68d681bcf24cd6dbb\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-51349-1\" data-target=\"#68d681bcf24cd6dbb\" href=\"#68d681bcf24cd6dbb\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">My arresting officer wore a body camera. Can we use this in my defence?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"68d681bcf24cd6dbb\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes. Body camera footage forms part of the Crown&#8217;s disclosure, and your lawyer is entitled to request it. It can be valuable evidence, confirming what was said at the roadside, how the demand was made, and whether proper procedure was followed. However, in Edmonton, the likelihood of body cam footage being available is lower than in Calgary, which has been an \u201cearly adopter\u201d of mandatory requirements for law enforcement to activate their cameras during traffic stops.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-51349-1 .panel-f809daf5995a961e3 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-51349-1 .panel-f809daf5995a961e3 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-f809daf5995a961e3 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"f809daf5995a961e3\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-51349-1\" data-target=\"#f809daf5995a961e3\" href=\"#f809daf5995a961e3\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How are my IRS penalties and criminal DUI charge connected?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"f809daf5995a961e3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Your IRS and criminal proceedings are handled completely separately from each other. Decisions made by the Edmonton criminal courts have no bearing on your provincial licence suspension, and vice versa.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><h2>Get help with appealing immediate roadside sanctions in Edmonton<\/h2>\n<p>You cannot make your situation any worse by requesting a review of your sanctions. We will guide you through the process, explaining what\u2019s happening and what to expect at each stage.<\/p>\n<p><b>If you&#8217;ve received an IRS in Edmonton, a Strategic Criminal Defence lawyer will:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>File the necessary paperwork to request a review within the first 7 days of receipt of the NAP.<\/li>\n<li>Review your case to find the strongest relevant arguments to challenge your roadside suspension.<\/li>\n<li>Gather key evidence, such as police reports, breathalyzer maintenance records, and video footage, to highlight procedural errors, Charter rights violations, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Present your case with written and oral submissions at your review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our deep understanding of how SafeRoads adjudicators in Edmonton approach these cases helps us work to protect your driving privileges and avoid the financial consequences of sanctions.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:var(--awb-color8);padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\" style=\"text-align:center;font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;color:var(--awb-color1);\"><h3><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"> for a free, no-obligation consultation.<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 40px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column cases grey-box\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#f9f9f9;padding: 25px 50px 25px 50px;\"><div ><style>.fusion-imageframe.imageframe-1{ margin-bottom : 25px;}<\/style><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:8px;max-width:100px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/michael-oykhman-thumb.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive\"\/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><p><strong>Verified By: Michael Oykhman, Senior Criminal Defence Lawyer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:15px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:15px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:18;line-height:1.618;\">Last Modified: August 20, 2026<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><p>Michael Oykhman is a senior criminal defence lawyer and the founder of Strategic Criminal Defence, a leading firm with offices across Western Canada and Ontario. With nearly 20 years of legal experience, he has appeared at all levels of court in Alberta, including the Supreme Court of Canada, and has successfully defended thousands of clients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Proven Results:<\/strong> Successfully managed over 10,000 criminal cases, experience in complex matters such as impaired driving, domestic violence, and sexual assault.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strategic Problem Solver:<\/strong> Trained as a trial lawyer but recognized for his experience in alternative resolution strategies, often securing the best outcomes for clients without a case ever going to trial.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multi-Jurisdictional Authority:<\/strong> Licensed to practice law in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Education &amp; Academic Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Education:<\/strong> Holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Calgary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic Distinctions:<\/strong> Recipient of the Crown Association Prize (top grade in criminal law) and was the first-ever finalist for the University of Calgary at the Gale Cup Moot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Teaching &amp; Mentorship:<\/strong> Currently serves as the Advising Lawyer for Student Legal Assistance and is a sessional instructor at the University of Calgary Faculty of Law, teaching Advanced Criminal\/Constitutional Appellate Advocacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Credentials &amp; Recognition<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Top-Rated Advocacy:<\/strong> An 8-time recipient of the Three Best Rated\u00ae Top Criminal Defence Lawyer of the Year award in Calgary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Professional Memberships:<\/strong> Active member of the Criminal Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA) and the Criminal Defence Lawyers Association (CDLA) of Calgary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connect with Michael:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/michael-oykhman\/\">Bio<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/michael-oykhman-90002335?originalSubdomain=ca\">LinkedIn<\/a> | <strong>Firm Office:<\/strong> (403) 719-6410<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;margin-top : 25px;margin-bottom : 25px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 25px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 25px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 30px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) in Edmonton subjects you to a driving suspension and serious financial consequences without any traditional court process. 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