This document outlines the serious consequences of a DUI conviction in Manitoba, including minimum fines of $1,000, license suspension of 1-5 years, increased insurance costs, mandatory vehicle interlock installation, required alcohol assessment, possible vehicle impoundment and legal fees, effects on US travel, and potential jail time especially if an accident occurred. It stresses that retaining an experienced DUI lawyer is essential to explore possible defenses or procedural issues that could help fight the charges.

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How Serious Is DUI In Manitoba

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Driving while Impaired or Over .08 is a very serious offence in Manitoba. If convicted
after a trial, or you plead guilty, the consequences are quite severe. Here are some of
the consequences:
1. A minimum fine of $ 1,000.00, which may increase depending on the reading.
2. A criminal record, not merely a Highway Traffic Act Record. This may affect your
ability to find a job, as most employers require a criminal records check.
3. Your licence will be suspended for a minimum of one year, or as much as five years.
This is in addition to the automatic 3 month suspension imposed just upon being
charged.
4. Your insurance premiums will increase.
5. You will have to install a vehicle interlock device at your cost for at least a year after
your suspension is over.
6. You will be required to attend Alcohol Anonymous for an assessment before you can
get your licence back. This is also costly.
7. Your vehicle may be impounded when charged, If so, you will have to pay towing
fees and storage costs in order to retrieve it. This can take several months and can be
quite costly.

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8. Your ability to travel to the United States may be affected.
9. Depending on the circumstances of the offence and your past record, you may even
be facing jail time.
10. If there is a death or bodily harm as a result of the incident, the jail sentence can be
quite lengthy.
This is why it is essential for someone accused of a DUI in Winnipeg to retain the
services of a qualified defence lawyer in Winnipeg. There could be certain defences
that might be available to fight the charges. In other cases, procedural errors might pave
the way for certain evidence to be omitted. These are just a few of the possible defence
against DUI. Each person’s DUI charges vary and have their own unique
circumstances.
If you, or a loved on has been charged with a DUI in Manitoba, please contact DUI
criminal defence lawyer, Jeffrey J. Gindin, Q.C. at 204 294 9317 to request a
consultation today.
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