The applicant sought an extension of time to commence a summary conviction sentence appeal regarding a lifetime driving prohibition imposed in 2011 for a 'Driving Over 80' conviction.
The applicant discovered in 2022 that the Criminal Code prohibition prevented the reduction of his concurrent Highway Traffic Act suspension.
The court found the appeal had merit because the sentencing judge may have mistakenly believed a lifetime prohibition was mandatory.
Given the lack of prejudice to the Crown and the merit of the appeal, the court granted the extension of time.
