Paralegal Services

I can attend court as an Agent on your behalf. I can assist drivers and registered owners/operators who were charged in defending their good record against traffic tickets issued under these provincial Acts and Regulations:

the Highway Traffic Act and its Regulations
the Dangerous Goods Transportation Act
the Fuel Tax Act
the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
the Public Vehicles Act

How Much Does it Cost to Plead Guilty?

Pleading guilty to a traffic ticket can cost you in several ways:

fines
CVOR points
driver's license demerit points
insurance premiums

Fines

The first cost that might come to mind when you get a traffic ticket is the cost of the fine. There is also the Victim's Surcharge.

CVOR Points

Traffic convictions lead to points on the driver's and owner/operator's CVOR. The Conviction Code Table (PDF) outlines what points are assigned for each offence.

Driver's License Demerit Points

A conviction will often include demerit points. If you have 9 or more, your license may be suspended after an interview with a ministry official. At 15 or more points your license will be suspended. The demerit points table is found at the E-Laws website.

Insurance Premiums

Insurance premiums may go up. This can affect you for up to 4 years after a conviction.

What To Do?

While there is no guarantee that fighting a charge in court will avoid a conviction, there is always a chance. If certain procedures and processes are not followed properly, then you can actually have your case withdrawn without having to go through trial. There are also opportunities to negotiate a deal.

Plead not guilty and ask for a trial date.

If you aren't confident to defend yourself, hire a paralegal or lawyer.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or need a quotation. You can find out more about my paralegal services at SNAP - Sylvie Nickerson, Agent/Paralegal.