{"id":5680,"date":"2024-06-11T17:12:56","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T17:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oykhmancriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/?page_id=5680"},"modified":"2026-09-13T07:18:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T07:18:53","slug":"criminal-driving-lawyers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/criminal-driving-lawyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Criminal Driving Lawyers in Victoria"},"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>A criminal driving charge places much more on the line than a traffic ticket. Your licence, job, travel plans, and even immigration status can all be affected.<\/p>\n<p>Strategic Criminal Defence has helped drivers across Greater Victoria since 2021. We work to reduce charges, avoid a record, or win at trial.<\/p>\n<p><b>Lead lawyer,<\/b> <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/julia-hunter\/\">Julia Hunter<\/a>, and her team offer:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>40+ combined years of criminal defence experience.<\/li>\n<li>75+ five-star Google reviews from past clients.<\/li>\n<li>24\/7 availability for urgent arrests and bail hearings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We focus only on criminal defence and have defended hundreds of cases across the region. You get our full attention.<\/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>Accused of criminal driving?<\/h2>\n<p><b>If you\u2019re accused of criminal driving, these initial steps can help:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Stay calm and cooperate with the police<\/b>. Give your name and licence when asked. Don\u2019t try to explain what happened or answer questions about the incident before speaking with a lawyer.<\/li>\n<li><b>Write down what you remember as soon as you can<\/b>. Note the time, location, road conditions, and any witnesses, and hold onto any dashcam or phone footage.<\/li>\n<li><b>Contact us right away<\/b>. Call us whether you\u2019re released with conditions, given a court date, or issued a roadside driving prohibition.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Taking these steps early helps us to immediately start protecting your licence and your record.<\/p>\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>What is criminal driving, and what could happen to you?<\/h2>\n<p>A criminal driving charge is a federal offence that can result in a criminal record.\u00a0 It is different from a speeding ticket or roadside suspension under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca\/civix\/document\/id\/complete\/statreg\/96318_01\">BC\u2019s Motor Vehicle Act<\/a>. The following are the main criminal driving offences we defend:<\/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: 28%; text-align: left;\">OFFENCE<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 37%; text-align: left;\">WHAT IT MEANS<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; text-align: left;\">PENALTY<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Offence\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Impaired driving (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-320.14.html\"><b>s.320.14<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs, or a blood alcohol level over the legal limit.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><b>Maximum:<\/b> 10 years (indictment). 2 years less a day (summary).<\/p><p style=\"margin: 0;\"><b>Minimum:<\/b> $1,000 fine (1st offence), 30 days (2nd), 120 days (3rd or later).<\/p><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Offence\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Failure or refusal to comply (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-320.15.html\"><b>s.320.15<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Refusing to provide a lawfully requested breath, blood, or drug test sample.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><b>Maximum:<\/b> 10 years (indictment). 2 years less a day (summary).<\/p><p style=\"margin: 0;\"><b>Minimum:<\/b> $2,000 fine (1st offence), 30 days (2nd), 120 days (3rd or later).<\/p><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Offence\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Dangerous driving (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-320.13.html\"><b>s.320.13<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Driving in a way that puts the public at serious risk.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Maximum:<\/b> 10 years (indictment). 2 years less a day (summary).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Offence\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Failure to stop after an accident (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-320.16.html\"><b>s.320.16<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Leaving the scene of an accident without providing help or information.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Maximum:<\/b> 10 years (indictment). 2 years less a day (summary).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Offence\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Flight from a peace officer (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-320.17.html\"><b>s.320.17<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Failing to stop once police signal you to pull over.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Maximum:<\/b> 10 years (indictment). 2 years less a day (summary).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Offence\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Driving while prohibited (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-320.18.html\"><b>s.320.18<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Driving on a suspended licence or while prohibited.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Maximum:<\/b> 10 years (indictment). 2 years less a day (summary).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"margin-top:15px;\"><p><b>Note the following:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Each of these charges can be treated as a more serious (indictable) or a less serious (summary) case. That choice by the Crown changes the sentence you face.<\/li>\n<li>These offences carry much higher maximum penalties if they cause bodily harm or death.<\/li>\n<li>Criminal driving offences generally have no mandatory minimum penalties. The exceptions are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/impaired-driving-dui-lawyers\/\">impaired driving<\/a> and refusal to comply, even for a first offence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h2>How could a criminal driving conviction impact you long-term?<\/h2>\n<p><b>A criminal driving conviction can follow you well past the courtroom:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It can show up on employer background checks for years.<\/li>\n<li>It can result in a driving ban on top of an ICBC suspension.<\/li>\n<li>It can complicate travel to some countries, including the United States, depending on the charge.<\/li>\n<li>It can affect your immigration status if you\u2019re not a citizen.<\/li>\n<li>It can lead to a Driver Risk Premium billed annually for three years, on top of any change to your regular insurance costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A conviction as a young adult can follow you for decades. Preventing the conviction should be a priority. That\u2019s where your Strategic Criminal Defence lawyer\u2019s time and effort will go.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h2>How can Strategic Criminal Defence help?<\/h2>\n<p>The Vancouver Island police detachment that arrested you will photograph and fingerprint you. You will also have a police file.<\/p>\n<p>In most cases, you will be released with a Promise to Appear, pending your first court date. If police hold you instead, you may be taken to the Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre on Wilkinson Road.<\/p>\n<p>From there, we can handle the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/bail-hearings\/\">bail and release process<\/a> on your behalf and can contact your loved ones.<\/p>\n<p><b>Once you\u2019re released, we can:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review the breath test, dashcam, dispatch records, and other evidence against you.<\/li>\n<li>Interview witnesses to find out their version of what happened.<\/li>\n<li>Deal with any linked driving prohibition, whether it came from the police at the roadside or from the court.<\/li>\n<li>Work to reduce your charge, avoid a record, or take your case to trial.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Will your case go to trial?<\/h3>\n<p>Most criminal cases in Canada <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/rp-pr\/csj-sjc\/ilp-pji\/pb-rpc\/pb2-rpc2.html\">do not go to trial<\/a>. Many resolve through a reduced charge or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/diversion-program-resolutions\/\">diversion<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If your case does proceed, it is usually heard by a judge alone in Provincial Court at the Victoria Law Courts, 850 Burdett Avenue. Serious charges go to the Supreme Court of British Columbia instead, usually in the same building.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><h2>Testimonials<\/h2>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s what clients have said about us. Remember that past results do not guarantee future outcomes.<\/b><\/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-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-9 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cFighting for you as though your future truly matters\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are moments in life when you realize the person standing beside you during a crisis is not simply doing a job \u2014 they are fighting for you as though your future truly matters. That is exactly what I experienced with Strategic Criminal Defence and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/julia-hunter\/\">Julia Hunter<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><strong>C.D.<\/strong><\/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-11 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cA very positive experience\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI had a very positive experience having <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/julia-hunter\/\">Julia Hunter<\/a> represent me as my defence attorney, and I would highly recommend her services. She is very knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and easy to work with. During an overwhelming and stressful period in my life, knowing she had my back was incredibly reassuring and gave me peace of mind throughout the process. Ultimately, we achieved the resolution we were hoping for, and I cannot thank Julia enough for her support and representation!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><strong>J.<\/strong><\/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 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:#000000;padding: 48px 60px 40px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cUnexpectedly and quickly resolved\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was an extremely stressful time and Julia\u2019s prompt responses, kindness and compassion throughout were particularly appreciated. In the end, the matter was unexpectedly and quickly resolved.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><strong>L.C.<\/strong><\/p>\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 : 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-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .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-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-text fusion-text-15\"><h2>What are the main defences we use in criminal driving cases?<\/h2>\n<p>Victoria lawyer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/julia-hunter\/\">Julia Hunter<\/a> worked inside the Crown Prosecution Service and in Judges\u2019 Chambers before moving to defence work. That gives her a rare look at how the Crown builds a driving case, and how to challenge it.<\/p>\n<p><b>Common defences in these cases include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Charter violations, such as an unlawful stop, an improper search, or a delay reaching a lawyer.<\/li>\n<li>A reasonable excuse for not stopping or not complying, which is a defence built into several of these charges.<\/li>\n<li>Problems with the evidence, such as how a breath or drug test was done, or how dashcam or dispatch records were handled.<\/li>\n<li>Lack of care or control, or evidence that you were not the one driving at the time.<\/li>\n<li>An honest and reasonable mistake about your licence status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We examine the evidence from the Crown disclosure package. Then we identify the defence that best fits your case.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-5680-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-5680-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f5f5f5 } #accordion-5680-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#f5f5f5; border-width:0px; background-color:#f5f5f5; }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5680-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5680-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 16px; width: 16px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5680-1.fusion-toggle-icon-right .fusion-toggle-heading{ margin-right: 34px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5680-1 .panel-title a{font-size:24px;color:#c22127;font-family:\"Lexend\";font-weight:700;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5680-1 .toggle-content{font-size:17px;color:#000000;font-family:\"Lexend\";font-weight:300;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5680-1 .panel-title a:not(.active):hover, #accordion-5680-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5680-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5680-1.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-5680-1\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5680-1 .panel-98ad28d2d0bf6dd37 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5680-1 .panel-98ad28d2d0bf6dd37 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-98ad28d2d0bf6dd37 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"98ad28d2d0bf6dd37\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5680-1\" data-target=\"#98ad28d2d0bf6dd37\" href=\"#98ad28d2d0bf6dd37\"><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 lose my licence if I'm convicted of a criminal driving offence?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"98ad28d2d0bf6dd37\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Likely, for a while. Most of these charges carry a driving ban on conviction. Impaired driving carries a mandatory ban of at least one year on a first offence, on top of any roadside suspension already in place.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5680-1 .panel-9918d10e7b9028a87 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5680-1 .panel-9918d10e7b9028a87 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-9918d10e7b9028a87 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"9918d10e7b9028a87\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5680-1\" data-target=\"#9918d10e7b9028a87\" href=\"#9918d10e7b9028a87\"><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\">Is a roadside licence suspension the same as a criminal charge?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"9918d10e7b9028a87\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Not always, and this mainly applies to alcohol or drug stops. In BC, police often issue an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/immediate-roadside-prohibition-lawyers\/\">Immediate Roadside Prohibition<\/a> instead of a criminal charge for a first alcohol reading. It stays out of criminal court, though charges can still result from the same stop. You only have 7 days to request a review from <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/transportation\/driving-and-cycling\/roadsafetybc\">RoadSafetyBC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5680-1 .panel-c0f00893164690c98 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5680-1 .panel-c0f00893164690c98 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c0f00893164690c98 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c0f00893164690c98\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5680-1\" data-target=\"#c0f00893164690c98\" href=\"#c0f00893164690c98\"><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 a criminal driving charge be resolved without a record?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c0f00893164690c98\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Sometimes, but it depends on the charge, the evidence, and your record. The Crown may agree to reduce charges, resolve the case through an approved program, or even withdraw the case.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5680-1 .panel-6b62d58bb6a93bb53 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5680-1 .panel-6b62d58bb6a93bb53 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-6b62d58bb6a93bb53 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"6b62d58bb6a93bb53\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5680-1\" data-target=\"#6b62d58bb6a93bb53\" href=\"#6b62d58bb6a93bb53\"><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\">Do I need a lawyer for a first offence?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"6b62d58bb6a93bb53\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>A criminal driving conviction creates a record. Some offences, like impaired driving, carry fixed minimum penalties even on a first offence. A lawyer can identify and present the right defences, so it\u2019s advisable to seek legal help.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5680-1 .panel-39f386b788ac6c8d2 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5680-1 .panel-39f386b788ac6c8d2 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-39f386b788ac6c8d2 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"39f386b788ac6c8d2\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5680-1\" data-target=\"#39f386b788ac6c8d2\" href=\"#39f386b788ac6c8d2\"><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 go to the US if I have a criminal driving charge?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"39f386b788ac6c8d2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>It depends on the charge and your record. A single DUI conviction alone is not automatic grounds for denial, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.help.cbp.gov\/s\/article\/Article-1409?language=en_US\">U.S. Customs and Border Protection<\/a>. A more serious charge, multiple convictions, or a driving conviction combined with other offences can, however, make you inadmissible. It\u2019s best to check with an immigration lawyer before you travel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/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\"><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-17\" 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-5{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .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-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 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-6 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\" width=\"254\" height=\"300\" title=\"Julia Hunter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter-254x300.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-53248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter-200x236.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter-400x473.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><p><strong>Verified By: <b>\u00a0Julia Hunter, Criminal Defence Lawyer<\/b><\/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: September 13, 2026<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><p>Julia Hunter is a senior criminal defence lawyer at Strategic Criminal Defence in Victoria, BC. She has appeared at every level of court in British Columbia and has defended clients on assault, impaired driving, theft, break and enter, and sexual offence charges. Before moving to defence work, she trained with the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service and the Specialized Prosecutions Branch, giving her direct insight into how the Crown builds its case. Julia holds a Law Degree with Honours from Queen\u2019s University Belfast.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-6{width:100% !important;margin-top : 25px;margin-bottom : 25px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-6 > .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-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-6 > .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>A criminal driving charge, such as dangerous driving or failure to stop, is serious. 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