Understanding dangerous driving allegations
Section 320.13 concerns operating a conveyance in a manner dangerous to the public, having regard to all the circumstances. Dangerous operation is a criminal offence. It is distinct from provincial careless driving, and the prosecution must establish the applicable criminal requirements.
Preparing your dangerous driving defence consultation
Use the documents for your own matter to guide the discussion. Depending on the circumstances, Karandeep can review:
- Road, weather, visibility, traffic, speed, and the driving sequence
- Dashcam, surveillance, witness accounts, and collision evidence where available
- Identification of the driver and the reliability of estimates or reconstructions
- Whether the evidence meets the criminal standard, as well as any admissibility issues
What to do before you contact us
Keep your summons or release documents and any licence notices. Preserve dashcam footage before it is overwritten. Confirm your driving status and discuss upcoming appearances with a lawyer before deciding how to respond.
Confirm arrangements before travelling from Kitchener
Call before making travel plans from Kitchener. Identify the service you need, the court shown on your documents, and the next known date so the office can discuss availability. Ask which records should be supplied beforehand and how to provide them without putting sensitive material in the enquiry form.
Confirm how the consultation will take place before setting out for Brampton. Do not assume that the meeting format also determines how you attend court. Raise any language or accessibility question early and keep the court’s instructions with your paperwork for the appointment.
Planning a Kitchener court appearance
Kitchener Courthouse is listed at 85 Frederick Street. Its official page includes court contacts and links for accessibility information. If this is your court location, check the arrangements before travelling and tell our office about the upcoming date when requesting a consultation.
Kitchener courthouse and accessibility information
Follow the instructions for your particular proceeding. A published video link does not mean you may attend remotely when an in-person appearance is required. If the location or attendance method is unclear, confirm it with your lawyer or the court.
Questions about dangerous driving defence in Kitchener
Does a collision automatically establish dangerous driving?
No. The circumstances of the operation and the applicable criminal requirements must be examined. The fact that a collision occurred does not answer every element of the charge.
Where is my consultation arranged?
Stratton Law serves Kitchener clients from its Brampton office at 6201 Mayfield Rd, Unit #60, Brampton, ON L6P 4R9. Contact us to confirm the appointment and meeting arrangements before travelling.
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General information only. Advice depends on the applicable law and the facts of your case.