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A dedicated team for traffic cases
Your case is supported by a team of 13 lawyers and 50 paralegals focused on helping drivers with traffic matters.
Impaired driving defence
X-Copper has been fighting tickets for over 30 years and we've helped hundreds of thousands of drivers get the best outcome possible.
Why choose X-Copper
Your case is supported by a team of 13 lawyers and 50 paralegals focused on helping drivers with traffic matters.
A traffic conviction can lead to demerit points and increased insurance rates. Our team will make sure you get the best outcome possible.
We have successfully helped more than 300,000 traffic clients over our 30 year history. Our experience helps us understand the process and guide you through your options.
A clear path forward
We’ll explain the next steps and help you understand your options, one conversation at a time.
Contact our team and send us the details of your charges so we can prepare for the conversation.
Discuss the details of your case with a legal professional at no cost.
If you choose X-Copper, we’ll explain the retainer and what happens next.
Your X-Copper Defence Team will reach out and guide you through each step to build the strongest defence possible for your case.
Know what may be at stake
The consequences of failing to stop for a school bus conviction can extend far beyond the courtroom. Ontario applies significant penalties for passing a stopped school bus with red lights flashing or stop arm activated.
Sentencing depends on the charge, prior record, circumstances, and applicable law. These are general ranges; the consequences in an individual case can vary.
If convicted of failing to stop for a school bus for the first time, you could face a fine ranging from $400 to $2,000 and receive 6 demerit points.
If convicted again, the fine can increase to between $1,000 and $4,000. You could also receive 6 demerit points and face up to 6 months in jail.
A conviction can significantly affect your insurance premiums and future coverage options. Insurance providers may consider you a higher-risk driver, depending on your driving history and the circumstances of the offence.
Every case is different. Defence counsel examines the police investigation, evidence, and whether constitutional rights and statutory requirements were respected.
Review whether the school bus's red warning lights were flashing and the stop arm was extended at the time of the alleged offence. Video footage, photographs, and witness statements may help establish what occurred.
Consider the position of the bus, road layout, traffic, weather, and visibility. These factors may help determine whether the warning lights and stop arm were visible to the driver.
Examine what the officer or witnesses could actually see, including their location, viewing angle, and opportunity to observe the incident. Look for inconsistencies between their accounts and the available evidence.
Review whether the evidence reliably identifies your vehicle and connects it to the alleged incident at the specific location and time. Consider any gaps or inconsistencies in the identification evidence.
The Crown must prove every essential element of the offence beyond a reasonable doubt.
Available outcomes depend on the evidence, the law, and the circumstances of the case. No result can be guaranteed.
The Crown may withdraw charges where the evidence does not support a reasonable prospect of conviction or prosecution is not in the public interest.
An accused may be found not guilty if the Crown fails to prove the offence beyond a reasonable doubt or critical evidence is excluded.
In appropriate cases, counsel may seek a resolution to a lesser offence, including an available Highway Traffic Act offence.
If a conviction cannot be avoided, counsel may seek the most favourable lawful sentence based on the circumstances and mitigating factors.
Bus signals and vehicle identification may be central. Resolution depends on evidence and prosecutor; no result guaranteed.
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