R. vs. D.H. – Vancouver Provincial Court
Charge: Driving While Prohibited.
Issue: Whether our client was aware that he was prohibited from driving. On conviction he faced a madatory minimum jail sentence.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown that our client reasonably believed he was not prohibited. Crown therefore agreed to proceed on the lesser charge of Failing to Produce a Valid Driver’s License.The court imposed a $250 fine. No jail. No driving prohibition.