JUST*2030 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: 400-Series Highways, Precedent, Vehicle Insurance
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Guilty of an offence and is liable on a first conviction to a fine of not less than ,000 and not more than ,000. On a subsequent conviction to a fine of not less than ,000 and not more than. (cid:1004),(cid:1004)(cid:1004)(cid:1004) a(cid:374)d, i(cid:374) additio(cid:374), his or her dri(cid:448)er"s li(cid:272)e(cid:374)se (cid:373)a(cid:455) (cid:271)e suspe(cid:374)ded for a period of (cid:374)ot more than one year. Yes, for a period not more than 3 months. Most laws governing offences and regulations are contained in the h. t. a. Usually case is heard by a justice of the peace. Accused persons are generally not represented by counsel. Decisions by j. p. s are made from their interpretation of the law. Impaired operation: dangerous driving, criminal code suspensions. Consistent decisions via: precedent, stare decisis. Appeals more likely more at stake. The decision of the higher court is binding on the lower courts.
