Any driver in Ontario who faces charges of impaired driving will likely explore his or her options to avoid the brunt of the law and potential conviction. One driver who may be seeking legal support with criminal defense is facing several charges after an alleged hit-and-run incident that caused injuries to a police officer. The accident reportedly occurred on a recent Wednesday evening.
An accident report indicates that the police officer was directing traffic at a scene of a previous accident when an SUV approached. The officer used his flashlight to direct the SUV along with other traffic away from the crash scene. However, the SUV driver allegedly knocked the officer down and drove away without stopping.
The veteran officer of nine years was rushed to a local hospital for treatment of injuries to his wrist and shoulder. Another police officer who saw what happened to his partner followed the alleged hit-and-run driver and pulled the SUV off the road within a short distance. Officers arrested the driver for operating a vehicle while exceeding the blood alcohol content limit, impaired driving, dangerous operation and leaving an accident scene -- all charges included causing bodily harm.
Retaining the services of an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Ontario may be the most appropriate step for this driver to take. A skilled lawyer can analyse the charges and the evidence against the driver. He or she can conduct an independent investigation to determine whether any irregularities took place during the arrest and the administering of tests to determine the level of intoxication. Based on this information, the lawyer can devise a strategy to achieve the best possible outcome for the accused.
Source: wellandtribune.ca, "Update: Cop directing traffic hit by impaired driver", Bill Sawchuk, Dec.8, 2016
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