Accused found guilty of impaired driving by drugs based on civilian observations, DRE, and toxicology.
The accused was charged with operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs.
Civilian witnesses at a Walmart observed the accused exhibiting concerning behaviours and watched him drive away in a truck.
Police located the accused upon his return to the store and noted signs of impairment, including confusion, unsteadiness, and slow speech.
A Drug Recognition Expert evaluation and a subsequent toxicology report confirming the presence of multiple substances, including fentanyl and methadone, corroborated the observations.
The court rejected the defence's argument regarding eyewitness identification frailties, finding the Crown proved identity and impairment beyond a reasonable doubt.
The accused was found guilty.
