I think some context is needed here. In May the Alberta Court of Appeal overturned parts that required that anyone charged with impaired driving have their license suspended until the conclusion of the case. This meant that many people who fought and won their cases would be punished for a longer period of time than those who plied guilty. The changes mean that most cases of impaired driving are dealt as a regulatory action. This mean that appeals and disputes must go through a non-judicial board, and only after exhausting all options are you allowed to apply for judicial review.
|