Hello Frank, Thanks for taking the time to respond and welcome to the forum! I'm sure I won't be the only one to benefit from your insight. Ultimately, I would rather absorb the repercussions of the lesser charge (which my paralegal said is highly likely to be accepted) and not run the risk of getting charged with careless driving. The charge is too serious take any great risk. That being said, the officer himself said (and others I've talked to) careless driving is an umbrella charge that is difficult to prove. The paralegal also said, having looked at the disclosed documentation, that given ...

Oooh I am well aware I am at fault, and I acknowledge that. The officer also made it clear that I am at fault, but he also told me on numerous occasions that doesn't mean I was carelessly driving. I appreciate the response, and I do agree a careless driving charge is something I must avoid. I am definitely contemplating taking the option of a reduced charge and moving on.

Hello everyone! I am looking for advice: should I go to court and fight a careless driving charge, or allow my paralegal to enter into negotiations for a lesser charge? (Context & details below): Last summer (June 2012) I was involved in an accident on the QEW 403 highway in Southern Ontario. I was charged with careless driving and my trial date is approaching in the next few weeks. I hired a paralegal shortly after this happened (last June) and as of a few days ago, they received full disclosure of the incident (including the accident report, and statements from myself along with the othe...