Table of Contents. Table of Cases... TOC-1 Introduction... i. Chapter 1 THE INITIAL TELEPHONE CALL

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1 Table of Contents Table of Cases TOC-1 Introduction i Chapter 1 THE INITIAL TELEPHONE CALL 1.1 STRUCTURING THE CALL NOTES PRIVACY INITIAL INFORMATION ADVICE Mandatory Testing/Right to Refuse Reasonable and Probable Grounds/Three Hour Limit Refusal to Blow Medical Samples Signs of Intoxication Release and After Client s Notes CONVERSATION WITH THE POLICE Chapter 2 THE INITIAL INTERVIEW 2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION TO OBTAIN DOCUMENTS FUTURE OBLIGATIONS Chapter 3 PREPARATION 3.1 EXAMINE DOCUMENTATION INTERVIEW WITNESSES INTERVIEW COUNSEL TC-3

2 3.4 TOXICOLOGIST S REPORT CHARGE(S) DISCLOSURE DRIVING RECORD ACCIDENT REPORT FURTHER PREPARATION PROOF OF THE ELEMENTS OF THE OFFENCE Chapter 4 APPROVED SCREENING DEVICE OR PHYSICAL COORDINATION TESTS 4.1 REASONABLE SUSPICION ALCOHOL OR DRUG IN BODY Roadside Questioning and Testing FORTHWITH RIGHT TO COUNSEL FAILURE OR REFUSAL CONDUCTING SCREENING DEVICE TESTS Proper Machine Properly Calibrated Properly Operated OUTCOME OF TEST Pass Warn Fail CONDUCTING PHYSICAL COORDINATION TESTS FORTHWITH RIGHT TO COUNSEL FAILURE OR REFUSAL CHARTER VIOLATIONS Chapter 5 BREATHALYZER TESTS 5.1 REASONABLE GROUNDS TC-4

3 5.2 AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE RIGHT TO COUNSEL Information Regarding Immediate, Free Duty Counsel Advice Exclusion of Breathalyzer Evidence Holding Off If Counsel Unavailable Waivers Counsel of Choice FAILURE OR REFUSAL CONDUCTING TESTS BREATH TEMPERATURES Chapter 5A DRUG EVALUATIONS 5A.1 REASONABLE GROUNDS A-1 5A.2 AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE A-2 5A.3 RIGHT TO COUNSEL A-2 5A.4 REFUSAL A-2 5A.5 CONDUCTING THE DRUG EVALUATION A-2 5A.5.1 Physical Coordination Tests (Standardized Field Sobriety Testing) A-3 5A.5.2 Drug Evaluation Procedure A-6 5A.5.3 The Base Rate Fallacy A-17 5A.6 EVIDENTIARY VALUE A-18 Chapter 6 BLOOD TESTS 6.1 REASONABLE GROUNDS PROPER DEMAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE RIGHT TO COUNSEL REFUSAL CONDUCTING TESTS WARRANTS TO OBTAIN BLOOD SAMPLES TC-5

4 Chapter 7 PROOF OF IMPAIRMENT 7.1 ADMISSION Pre-Charter Observations NATURE OF DRIVING Accident PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS Bloodshot and/or Watery Eyes Flushed Face Odour of Alcohol Unsteady on Feet Slurred Speech Police Evidence PHYSICAL TESTS OPINION OF POLICE OFFICER OR OTHERS VIDEOTAPES ROADSIDE QUESTIONING AND TESTING BLOOD ALCOHOL READINGS Breathalyzer Readings (a) Certificate Evidence and Service (b) Breathalyzer Readings to Blood Alcohol Level at Material Time (i) Method I: Breathalyzer Readings Plus Presumption Back (ii) Method II: Breathalyzer Readings Plus Expert Testimony Relating Back (c) Effect of Blood Alcohol Level at Material Time Blood Test Readings (a) Blood Test Results to Blood Alcohol Level at Material Time (i) Method I: Blood Test Readings Plus Presumption Back (ii) Method II: Blood Test Readings Plus Expert Testimony Relating Back (b) Effect of Blood Alcohol Level at Material Time TC-6

5 Chapter 8 PROOF OF EXCESSIVE BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL: OVER BREATHALYZER READINGS Breathalyzer Readings to Blood Alcohol Level at Material Time (a) Method I: Breathalyzer Readings Plus Presumption Back (b) Method II: Breathalyzer Readings Plus Expert Testimony Relating Back BLOOD TEST READINGS Blood Test Results to Blood Alcohol Level at Material Time (a) Method I: Blood Test Readings Plus Presumption Back (b) Method II: Blood Test Readings Plus Expert Testimony Relating Back Chapter 9 PROOF: OPERATION (DRIVING) 9.1 ADMISSIONS OTHER WITNESSES OWNERSHIP Chapter 10 PROOF: CARE OR CONTROL 10.1 GENERAL ADMISSIONS OTHER WITNESSES OWNERSHIP Chapter 11 CAUSING BODILY HARM OR DEATH 11.1 CAUSATION TC-7

6 Chapter 12 PROOF: MOTOR VEHICLE, ETC GENERAL Chapter 13 THE DEFENCE 13.1 GENERAL Essential Elements of the Offence to be Established by the Prosecution Defence Evidence (a) Last Drink Defence (b) Post-Driving Consumption (c) The Carter Defence or Evidence to the Contrary INDEPENDENT BLOOD SAMPLE ANALYSIS PRACTICE TIP: EXPERT EVIDENCE IN WRITING VARIOUS CHARTER ISSUES Disclosure (a) Test Ampoule (b) Video (c) Police Communications (d) Machine Manuals (e) Records Unlawful Detentions, Arrests and Searches Reason for Detention Arbitrary Detention Abuse of Process Trial Procedures Unconstitutional Sentences Chapter 14 SENTENCING 14.1 FINES AND IMPRISONMENT Sentencing Factors Where Bodily Harm or Death is Caused CURATIVE DISCHARGES TC-8

7 14.3 CONDITIONAL SENTENCES LICENSE PROHIBITION ORDERS Criminal Code Driving Prohibition Orders Provincial License Suspensions Ignition Interlock Device Program PROBATION FORFEITURE OF AUTOMOBILE STAY PENDING APPEAL APPENDICES APPENDIX A: Record of Information from Initial Interview A-1 APPENDIX B: Disclosure Request B-1 APPENDIX C: Regulations C-1 APPENDIX D: Provincial Licence Suspensions: Alberta, Traffic Safety Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. T-6, sections 31, 64(r), 82-85, 87-90, 92-94, , , , 189, 190 and the Schedule D-1 British Columbia, Motor Vehicle Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318, sections 1 (in part), 25.1, 89, 90.3, 90.4, 93, , , , , 232, 233, and Transitional Provisions D-49 Ontario, Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, sections 41, , , 46, 47(1), 47.1, 48, , , 55.1, 55.2, D-125 Conduct Review Programs, O. Reg. 287/ D-211 APPENDIX E: Notice and Certificates E-1 APPENDIX F: Charges F-1 APPENDIX G: Alcohol Influence Report G-1 APPENDIX H: Blood Alcohol Content Report H-1 APPENDIX I: Driver Record Search I-1 INDEX: IN-1 TC-9

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