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.
Keeping a Toronto court file organised
If you have more than one Toronto court file, record the charge, next date, and attendance instructions for each separately. Do not assume the files share a courtroom or will be dealt with together. Identify any related proceeding or existing lawyer when explaining the work you want Stratton Law to consider.
A court appointment in Toronto is separate from your consultation through the Brampton office. Before travelling, confirm the building and purpose of each appointment. At the consultation, ask who will handle communication, which appearances the proposed retainer includes, and how new paperwork should reach the lawyer.
Check the building and attendance instructions in Toronto
The Ontario Court of Justice lists a Toronto location at 10 Armoury Street. Match the building and courtroom to your own documents. A reference to “Toronto court” alone is not enough to plan an appearance, and a consultation with our firm is arranged through our Brampton office.
Toronto 10 Armoury Street court 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 Toronto
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 Toronto 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.
Related services in Toronto
General information only. Advice depends on the applicable law and the facts of your case.