Fail to Remain at Accident Scene / Fail to Report Accident
Fail to Remain at the Scene of an Accident and Fail to Report Accident are charges that are frequently laid together. In most cases, the police investigating hit and run accidents attempt to obtain a confession or statement from the accused driver. If you are being investigated for Fail to Remain or Fail to Report we strongly recommend that you contact us before you speak with the police. Apart from the severe penalties available upon conviction, these offences will have an overwhelming impact on car insurance rates.
Every person who commits the offence of Failing to Remain at the Scene of an Accident in Ontario is guilty of a provincial offence and will be assessed 7 demerit points upon conviction. The driver is also liable to a fine of not less than $400 and not more than $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to both, and in addition the person’s licence or permit may be suspended for a period of not more than two years.
A conviction for Failing to Report an Accident in Ontario will bring a fine of up $1,000, 3 demerit points and a hefty insurance premium increase for the 3 year period the conviction remains on the driver’s record.
Yes! The requirement to report an accident extends beyond the public roadways. Anywhere in Ontario, a driver involved in an accident where a person is injured or there is property damage that apparently exceeds $2,000, must report the accident to the police, forthwith.
Call Mavericks immediately: 289-807-5142
Mavericks Legal Services can help you fight to win your Fail to Remain at the Scene of an Accident charge or Fail to Report Accident charge in Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Newmarket, Durham or Halton regions. Call us at 289-807-5142 or contact us online for a free consultation.
Fail to Report / Remain Investigation
Let’s have a look at a typical police tactic in a Fail to Remain / Fail to Report investigation. Frequently, the only evidence the police need to complete their case is reliable information that the accused was the driver at the time of the accident. Have a look at the image. This is a page right out of a Fail to Remain investigation by the Toronto police. Notice that the accused is asked to admit to being the driver PRIOR to the officer cautioning the accused that what he says may be used against him in court? This is just one of many dirty tricks employed by investigators. This is why we cannot stress enough that you contact us before you speak to the police. If you have been charged with Fail to Remain or Fail to Report, get Mavericks experience working for you!
When an elderly Toronto resident was ordered by the local Justice of the Peace to personally attend in Kingston, Ontario to present herself in traffic court we were not impressed. We defended her for free after that slight. And after multiple return appearances to Kingston, we had Mrs. Goodman vindicated.
The Crown in every case must prove that the accused was the one who committed the offence. Law enforcement methods used in obtaining such evidence have been the subject of much judicial scrutiny in recent years.
A traditional ‘line up’ or ‘photo line up’ can be reliable but if the procedure used is suggestive the identification evidence will be irreversibly tainted and should be ignored. But what about a one-man line up? Sound absurd?
The Crown in this case had no evidence that Mrs. Goodman was the one who had been driving the car when the accident happened.
To get around the problem, a highly suggestive and dangerous identification procedure was resorted to by the Crown (and accepted by the Court) which led to a conviction. In the midst of the trial, the witness was asked to point out the driver from the accident for the very first time. This ‘in court’ or ‘in dock’ identification technique is unsafe given that the witness has only one person to choose from – and that person has already been charged. The witness will be aware that the police and the prosecutor are confident that the defendant was the one who committed the offence.
We argued that the failure of the authorities to properly test the witness’s ability to recall through non-suggestive methods prior to trial rendered the evidence of identification unreliable. On appeal the Provincial Court Judge agreed; the defendant was acquitted. Click below to read the actual court room transcripts of Mavericks’ arguments.
THE best paralegal I've ever used so far for the traffic ticket.Todd is really honest and professional that he knows how the procedure works and what he is talking about. No fake promise but only professional explanations and keep you updated promptly.Just got my ticket dismissed yesterday and big thanks to Todd's work!Will recommend Mavericks Legal Service and Todd to anyone who needs the help on the ticket!
Spoke to Todd, gave him a idea of my situation, he immediately explained to me the process and made me feel a lot more confident over everything and gave me very sound advice.I would recommend him 10/10. Very Professional and very Friendly. Thumbs up!!!!
Todd Brown is a consummate professional and I would not hesitate to recommend his services. He excelled in my situation where others faltered and has my heartfelt gratitude for his work.
Todd did a great job and was persistent until we got the result....A WIN! Driving record remains clear, and no insurance hike all because of Todds hard work. Thanks for everything Todd!!
Todd is very clear about the possible outcomes of the trial and does not push you to choose the service. Throughout the process, he is very professional and thorough.Todd will help you go through the trial instead of taking a plea deal with the prosecutor. Please keep in mind that a conviction without point still counts as an offense for your insurance.At the end, he helped me get the case dismissed.
Todd Brown is the BEST paralegal in the GTA, hands down! Empathetic, honest, and always keeps you in the loop. Also delivers exceptional results. Over $6000 in traffic tickets dropped to date! Do yourself a favour and hire this firm, you won't regret it!
Todd is a wonderful Paralegal. I got a really bad stunt driving ticket going 88 over the limit and Todd was able to get my charges reduced. It was a long road but I found him to be very professional and knowledgeable.I would recommend Todd for anyone and everyone. Hands down the absolute best Paralegal in the GTA!!
Full 5 star review average for a very good reason, Todd is without a doubt among the best legal representatives you could have in the province.He has thorough knowledge on each jurisdiction and handles each individual case accordingly. No one will work harder to get you the best outcome for your tickets/charges than Todd from Maverick Legal Services. Pair that with extremely reasonable rates and you have the best driving-related legal service in the GTA, hands down.Would give 6 stars if I could, highly recommended.
after reading the comments from other people who were in the same or similar position as I was, I decided to reach out to Mavericks. I got a speeding ticket, 28 over the limit. Todd called me and I need to say that all the reviews are true. He is very professional and carrying. If you want to get the right information and proper service, these are the guys you should call.Without a second doubt, I would definitely reach out to him if I ever need anything again and strongly recommend him to friends and family.
BIG THANKS Todd Brown for the great support.. yesterday I got a successful closure, stunt driving allegation was withdrawn and case was concluded as speed ticket with normal fine for payment within 60 days. It won't have been easy to understand requirements, process and paperwork required without relying on Todd's experience to handle the situation over the previous 4 months.
Hi ToddI have to say thank you for all your help and hard work in this case. To be honest, I can't even believe that the case was dismissed after 3 years, this is far better than any of the outcomes I could ever expect. I have to admit I am extremely satisfied and happy with the end result, thank you. I will definitely recommend your service to all my friends if they ever run into similar situations like mine. You are more than welcome to use my testimony anywhere you want, as your legal service is truly wonderful and professional, other people deserve to know your brand.All the Best,Ray
Todd is a very professional person, his expertise and manners are beyond description. He was able to dismiss all my charges,I was hoping to get a minimum ticket but he got it all dismissed, from day one he was honest and straight forward;no twisted promises or hidden fees. Thank you Todd for your efforts, definitely the best legal services.Amr
Todd Brown is the most professional and kind paralegal I had met in this country. When I called him in the first place I was so scared and sad and stressful about my tickets and the racketeering from the tow driver . Todd used his super power of observation and judgment to calm me down and help to work out the tough things even not in his case. And now , I feel so lucky to find him and I believe my case will turn out very well in the end and I am looking forward to hearing all the results because I believe he is the best !I trust him so much ! Thanks Todd , a lot !
Wouldn’t trust anybody else other than Todd for my legal needs. Knows the ins and outs and very professional and candid with his approach which is very much appreciated with these sensitive legal matters.
I'll cut right to the chase.Todd got a stunt driving charge withdrawn, which is out of the realm of what I was expecting for this charge. I highly recommend him.Outside of getting the charge withdrawn, he was hands-on, responded quickly to requests and was transparent from the jump. I felt like I received personalized service.Again, I highly recommend Todd and Mavericks and wouldn't hesitate to use them again.
Todd has represented me on several occasions. A true professional, Todd spares the filler and tells it as it is. Todd and the Mavericks team communicated with me throughout the legal process and years of COVID delays. Always a phone call or email away, Todd and his team had my back. Would strongly recommend his services, there are no hidden fees or hang ups, he is very transparent and upfront about costs and likelihood of case success.
I have rightfully entrusted Todd Brown with multiple large penalty driving tickets with successful outcomes every time. I would reccommend (and have to many - also with successful outcomes) Todd to anyone.
I have had the privilege of talking with Todd Brown to share my story and benefit from his professional experience. Conversations with him have been exemplary and I have learned a great deal. What I have experienced is communicating with a man who is informative, knowledgeable and dedicated to his field of work. You can feel comfortable - especially at a time of stress and anxiety - because he tells it the way it is - and does it in an honest, sincere and fully focused way. His mandate: to help and provide top notch results. Whether I won, or lost, my case, I truly am a lucky person and immensely indebted to him for his straightforward and trustworthy approach. While one would expect first class legal services, what I received was much more from an individual who is brilliant at his profession.Thank you, Todd. I write this hoping that others do the same as I did - call you and benefit from your admirable work.
If you want NO conviction, NO entry, and importantly NO fine Mavericks Legal Services is the way to go! The speeding ticket that was supposedly 4 demerit points dismissed thanks to Mavericks Legal Services. Todd Brown was exceptional from start to end. He is very attentive, knowledgable, approachable, quickly accessible and keeps you informed throughout the whole process. I was anxiously waiting as my trial date was postponed due to the backlog with the pandemic. But Todd reassured me throughout the whole process. I am so glad I chose Mavericks Legal Services and moved forward with Todd's advise. Definitely recommend their services!
If you want NO conviction, NO entry, and importantly NO fine Mavericks Legal Services is the way to go! The speeding ticket that was supposedly 4 demerit points dismissed thanks to Mavericks Legal Services. Todd Brown was exceptional from start to end. He is very attentive, knowledgable, approachable, quickly accessible and keeps you informed throughout the whole process. I was anxiously waiting as my trial date was postponed due to the backlog with the pandemic. But Todd reassured me throughout the whole process. I am so glad I chose Mavericks Legal Services and moved forward with Todd's advise. Definitely recommend their services!
I have had the privilege of talking with Todd Brown to share my story and benefit from his professional experience. Conversations with him have been exemplary and I have learned a great deal. What I have experienced is communicating with a man who is informative, knowledgeable and dedicated to his field of work. You can feel comfortable - especially at a time of stress and anxiety - because he tells it the way it is - and does it in an honest, sincere and fully focused way. His mandate: to help and provide top notch results. Whether I won, or lost, my case, I truly am a lucky person and immensely indebted to him for his straightforward and trustworthy approach. While one would expect first class legal services, what I received was much more from an individual who is brilliant at his profession.Thank you, Todd. I write this hoping that others do the same as I did - call you and benefit from your admirable work.
Todd has represented me on several occasions. A true professional, Todd spares the filler and tells it as it is. Todd and the Mavericks team communicated with me throughout the legal process and years of COVID delays. Always a phone call or email away, Todd and his team had my back. Would strongly recommend his services, there are no hidden fees or hang ups, he is very transparent and upfront about costs and likelihood of case success.
I have rightfully entrusted Todd Brown with multiple large penalty driving tickets with successful outcomes every time. I would reccommend (and have to many - also with successful outcomes) Todd to anyone.
I'll cut right to the chase.Todd got a stunt driving charge withdrawn, which is out of the realm of what I was expecting for this charge. I highly recommend him.Outside of getting the charge withdrawn, he was hands-on, responded quickly to requests and was transparent from the jump. I felt like I received personalized service.Again, I highly recommend Todd and Mavericks and wouldn't hesitate to use them again.
Wouldn’t trust anybody else other than Todd for my legal needs. Knows the ins and outs and very professional and candid with his approach which is very much appreciated with these sensitive legal matters.
Todd is a very professional person, his expertise and manners are beyond description. He was able to dismiss all my charges,I was hoping to get a minimum ticket but he got it all dismissed, from day one he was honest and straight forward;no twisted promises or hidden fees. Thank you Todd for your efforts, definitely the best legal services.Amr
Hi ToddI have to say thank you for all your help and hard work in this case. To be honest, I can't even believe that the case was dismissed after 3 years, this is far better than any of the outcomes I could ever expect. I have to admit I am extremely satisfied and happy with the end result, thank you. I will definitely recommend your service to all my friends if they ever run into similar situations like mine. You are more than welcome to use my testimony anywhere you want, as your legal service is truly wonderful and professional, other people deserve to know your brand.All the Best,Ray
Todd Brown is the most professional and kind paralegal I had met in this country. When I called him in the first place I was so scared and sad and stressful about my tickets and the racketeering from the tow driver . Todd used his super power of observation and judgment to calm me down and help to work out the tough things even not in his case. And now , I feel so lucky to find him and I believe my case will turn out very well in the end and I am looking forward to hearing all the results because I believe he is the best !I trust him so much ! Thanks Todd , a lot !
Full 5 star review average for a very good reason, Todd is without a doubt among the best legal representatives you could have in the province.He has thorough knowledge on each jurisdiction and handles each individual case accordingly. No one will work harder to get you the best outcome for your tickets/charges than Todd from Maverick Legal Services. Pair that with extremely reasonable rates and you have the best driving-related legal service in the GTA, hands down.Would give 6 stars if I could, highly recommended.
after reading the comments from other people who were in the same or similar position as I was, I decided to reach out to Mavericks. I got a speeding ticket, 28 over the limit. Todd called me and I need to say that all the reviews are true. He is very professional and carrying. If you want to get the right information and proper service, these are the guys you should call.Without a second doubt, I would definitely reach out to him if I ever need anything again and strongly recommend him to friends and family.
Todd is a wonderful Paralegal. I got a really bad stunt driving ticket going 88 over the limit and Todd was able to get my charges reduced. It was a long road but I found him to be very professional and knowledgeable.I would recommend Todd for anyone and everyone. Hands down the absolute best Paralegal in the GTA!!
THE best paralegal I've ever used so far for the traffic ticket.Todd is really honest and professional that he knows how the procedure works and what he is talking about. No fake promise but only professional explanations and keep you updated promptly.Just got my ticket dismissed yesterday and big thanks to Todd's work!Will recommend Mavericks Legal Service and Todd to anyone who needs the help on the ticket!
Todd Brown is a consummate professional and I would not hesitate to recommend his services. He excelled in my situation where others faltered and has my heartfelt gratitude for his work.
Spoke to Todd, gave him a idea of my situation, he immediately explained to me the process and made me feel a lot more confident over everything and gave me very sound advice.I would recommend him 10/10. Very Professional and very Friendly. Thumbs up!!!!
Todd did a great job and was persistent until we got the result....A WIN! Driving record remains clear, and no insurance hike all because of Todds hard work. Thanks for everything Todd!!
Todd Brown is the BEST paralegal in the GTA, hands down! Empathetic, honest, and always keeps you in the loop. Also delivers exceptional results. Over $6000 in traffic tickets dropped to date! Do yourself a favour and hire this firm, you won't regret it!
Todd is very clear about the possible outcomes of the trial and does not push you to choose the service. Throughout the process, he is very professional and thorough.Todd will help you go through the trial instead of taking a plea deal with the prosecutor. Please keep in mind that a conviction without point still counts as an offense for your insurance.At the end, he helped me get the case dismissed.
BIG THANKS Todd Brown for the great support.. yesterday I got a successful closure, stunt driving allegation was withdrawn and case was concluded as speed ticket with normal fine for payment within 60 days. It won't have been easy to understand requirements, process and paperwork required without relying on Todd's experience to handle the situation over the previous 4 months.
