Driving While Prohibited, Obstruct Police Officer: Fine – R. v. M.J. (Abbotsford)

Charge: Driving While Prohibited x2; Obstruction of a Police Officer

Issue: Whether our client should be sent to jail for repeated arrests for prohibited driving under the Motor Vehicle Act; Whether our client should have a criminal record for obstructing police.

Result: After extensive negotiation, Mr. Mines persuaded the Crown to drop the Obstruction charge and one count of Driving while Prohibited charges. After hearing Mr. Mines’ arguments in court, the judge imposed a fine and a driving prohibition. No jail. No criminal record.