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Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes
Not quite sure about that...maybe, but in general, Canada takes DUIs more serious than the US. DUI in Canada=felony.
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Indictable vs summery conviction. Equates to felony vs misdemeanor. Having said that most Impaired's in Canada procede by way of summery conviction. If there is serious bodily harm or death then by way of indictment.
The penalties imposed in Canada for first time impaired with no injuries is a $1000 fine and 12 month suspension of driving. Impaired causing death often doesn't get you much more than 12 months in jail.
Careless driving causing death which is a Highway Traffic Act offence (like speeding) will get you a fine of $1000 and 12 month suspension. We don't punish criminals here.
I've seen guys do 18 months for manslaughter.