A year ago I was at an office party. I had a few drinks that night and got stopped on the way home for doing 70 in a 60 zone. They did a routine breathalyzer and I was going driving over the legal limit ( over 0.08 ).
I know it's a serious offence however the officer on scene along with some lawyers I spoke to who specializes in DUI confirmed for first time offence it is 100% NOT a criminal charge and does not go on your criminal record in Alberta, BC and Manitoba. They gave me an administrative penalty ( harsh consequences, I deserve it) under the traffic safety Act. I was NOT arrested, fingerprinted or criminally charged and nor given a court date. My car was taken, license suspended for a year and I had to pay a fine too saferoads Alberta.
Other provinces in Canada and might charge you criminally under Criminal code of Canada for 1st offence. But not in the province of Alberta for first offences unless it is something more serious happens like killing someone while impaired or 2nd offence. However the consequences ( losing driving privileges, hefty fines ) are similar.
Since it did not give me a criminal record, will it affect my immigration? Any one had a similar experience? My did a self check with RCMP and it came back clear.
Everything I worked for my entire life has potentially been ruined by that one night.
I don't expect sympathy; I understand the gravity of my actions and take full responsibility. I'm grappling with the consequences and the impact on my life, expressing sincere remorse for letting myself, my parents, and others down
The reason for my post is I am applying under cec soon and wanted to know if anyone has a similar case where they got an administrative penalty for drinking and their application went through ?
I know it's a serious offence however the officer on scene along with some lawyers I spoke to who specializes in DUI confirmed for first time offence it is 100% NOT a criminal charge and does not go on your criminal record in Alberta, BC and Manitoba. They gave me an administrative penalty ( harsh consequences, I deserve it) under the traffic safety Act. I was NOT arrested, fingerprinted or criminally charged and nor given a court date. My car was taken, license suspended for a year and I had to pay a fine too saferoads Alberta.
Other provinces in Canada and might charge you criminally under Criminal code of Canada for 1st offence. But not in the province of Alberta for first offences unless it is something more serious happens like killing someone while impaired or 2nd offence. However the consequences ( losing driving privileges, hefty fines ) are similar.
Since it did not give me a criminal record, will it affect my immigration? Any one had a similar experience? My did a self check with RCMP and it came back clear.
Everything I worked for my entire life has potentially been ruined by that one night.
I don't expect sympathy; I understand the gravity of my actions and take full responsibility. I'm grappling with the consequences and the impact on my life, expressing sincere remorse for letting myself, my parents, and others down
The reason for my post is I am applying under cec soon and wanted to know if anyone has a similar case where they got an administrative penalty for drinking and their application went through ?
