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Regional Crime Update: Thunder Bay Driver Charged with Impaired and Dangerous Operation in Sault Ste. Marie
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ChargesOperation While Impaired – Drug and/or Alcohol (Criminal Code s. 320.14(1)(a) )Operation While Impaired – Blood Drug Concentration (Criminal Code s. 320.14(1)(c) )Dangerous Operation (Criminal Code s. 320.13(1))Paquette was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on November 24, 2025.
Potential Penalties Upon Conviction (General Guidance)Penalties are set by the Criminal Code and courts; outcomes depend on the facts of each case.
320.14 offences):First offence: Mandatory minimum $1,000 fine , possible driving prohibition , and a maximum of up to 10 years’ imprisonment if prosecuted by indictment (hybrid offence).
Second offence: Minimum 30 days’ jail ; maximum up to 10 years (indictable).
Dangerous Operation (s. 320.13(1)):Hybrid offence: up to 10 years’ imprisonment if indictable; up to two years less a day and/or fine on summary conviction.
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