Gauthier & Mines Criminal LawyersVancouver, BC · October 19, 2026Follow

Driving While Prohibited, Obstruct Police Officer: Fine – R. v. M.J. (Abbotsford)

Charge: Driving While Prohibited x2; Obstruction of a Police Officer Issue: Whether our client should be sent to jail for repeated arrests for prohibited driving under the Motor Vehicle Act ; Whether our client should have a criminal record for obstructing police. Result: After extensive negotiation, Mr. Mines persuaded the Crown to drop the Obstruction charge and one count of Driving while Prohibited. After hearing Mr. Mines' arguments in court, the judge imposed a fine and a driving prohibition. No jail. No criminal record. The post Driving While Prohibited, Obstruct Police Officer: Fine –...

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