The self-represented accused was tried for impaired driving and refusing to provide a breath sample.
A concerned citizen observed the accused stumbling and falling while walking his dog, and later saw him driving.
Police located the accused parking his vehicle, observed signs of impairment including the smell of alcohol, slurred speech, and unsteadiness, and arrested him.
At the police station, the accused unequivocally refused to provide a breath sample.
The court found the arresting officer had reasonable and probable grounds for the arrest and that the accused's Charter rights were respected.
The accused was found guilty of both impaired driving and refusing to provide a breath sample.
