Criminal Matters

Under the scope of practice for Paralegals, Sawicki Paralegal is unable to represent in criminal matters. However, Mrs. Sawicki refers all criminal matters to licensed lawyers. Mrs. Sawicki conducts the initial consultation in order to brief the lawyer with your criminal matter.

Lawyers can deal with the following criminal matters:

  • Impaired Driving
  • Drive over 80 mgs
  • Refuse Breathalyzer Test
  • Impaired Driving – Care and Control
  • Dangerous Driving
  • Domestic Assault
  • Bail Hearings

You are not automatically guilty if the police charge you with impaired driving. The police makes mistakes and don’t always win every case. In many occasions there are several compromises and solutions other than being convicted as convictions brings hard penalties such as the following:

The penalties for impaired driving are;

  • An immediate ninety (90) day suspension of your drivers licence.
  • An immediate seven (7) day seizure of the automobile the drive was operating.

If you plead guilty or the Judge finds you guilty the penalties are;

  • A Criminal Record for life.
  • A one one year suspension of your drivers license.
  • A fine between one thousand and two thousand dollars.

If this is a second conviction for an Impaired Driving offence;

  • A mandatory 30 day jail sentence.
  • A three year drivers license suspension.
  • A fine to be determined by the judge.
  • The judge may impose a period of probation with rules the accused must abide by.

If this is a third conviction for an Impaired Driving offence;

  • A mandatory 3 month jail sentence.
  • A lifetime drivers license suspension.
  • A fine to be determined by the judge.
  • The judge may impose a period of probation with rules the accused must abide by.

Don’t let this happen to you, call Sawicki Paralegal today to discuss your matter and put you in the hands of the right person.
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