R. v. M.P. – Impaired Driving/DUI

October 30, 2025

M.P. was charged with Impaired Driving and Excess Blood Alcohol (“Over 80”). M.P. returned to his vehicle after attending a concert with his wife.

Witness “V” called police, alleging that M.P. had backed into her vehicle while impaired. Cross-examination of V by Mr. Fedorowicz highlighted inconsistencies in her evidence versus what she told police on day of event.

Mr. Fedorowicz further point to evidence that that the intent of M.P. was not to drive the vehicle, but rather to take Uber home. M.P. testified in own defence, that he had only sat in his vehicle to pick up personal items and the plan was always to take an Uber home.

Result

Not Guilty. Cross-examination by Mr. Fedorowicz V raised serious issues as to V’s reliability. Crown had failed to establish the M.P. was in “care and control” and, aa result, both charges were dismissed.