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<p>The police and prosecution must follow demanding procedures. Police officers have extensive training in doing drinking and driving investigations. If they do not follow the procedure correctly or if they violate your rights, you may be not guilty.</p> | <p>The police and prosecution must follow demanding procedures. Police officers have extensive training in doing drinking and driving investigations. If they do not follow the procedure correctly or if they violate your rights, you may be not guilty.</p> | ||
<p>All driving prohibitions in BC are 24-hours-a-day until they expire. You cannot get a driver’s license only for work. You cannot get a license that will let you drive for any purpose if you are prohibited from driving due to a drinking and driving offence. The ignition interlock requirement after the prohibition ends restricts you from driving any vehicle | <p>All driving prohibitions in BC are 24-hours-a-day until they expire. You cannot get a driver’s license only for work. You cannot get a license that will let you drive for any purpose if you are prohibited from driving due to a drinking and driving offence. The ignition interlock requirement after the prohibition ends restricts you from driving any vehicle without a functioning interlock installed.</p> | ||
<p>You should use your right to contact a lawyer and get legal advice right away if you have a drinking and driving case. Legal advice is crucial in these cases.</p> | <p>You should use your right to contact a lawyer and get legal advice right away if you have a drinking and driving case. Legal advice is crucial in these cases.</p> | ||
