The accused was charged with impaired driving and operating a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol content exceeding the legal limit.
Civilian witnesses observed the accused operating a pickup truck in an erratic and dangerous manner for approximately 40 minutes on Highway 401 and local roads.
Police stopped the vehicle and observed signs of impairment.
The Crown withdrew the charge under section 253(1)(b) and proceeded on the impaired driving charge under section 253(1)(a).
The court found the accused guilty based on the totality of evidence, including the detailed observations of the erratic driving pattern and police observations of impairment indicators.
