The defendant was charged with impaired driving and operating a motor vehicle with over 80 mg of alcohol in 100 mL of blood.
The defence brought a Charter application alleging violations of sections 8 (unreasonable search/seizure) and 10(b) (right to counsel).
The court found that the arresting officer had reasonable and probable grounds for arrest, dismissing the section 8 claim.
Regarding section 10(b), the court determined there were no special circumstances requiring an interpreter, as the defendant demonstrated sufficient English comprehension and understood his rights.
The Charter application was dismissed, and the defendant was found guilty of both impaired driving and over 80 charges.
