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MP Peter Goldring faces charges over refusing a breath test

  • Goldring slams Mothers Against Drunk Driving

    Goldring slams Mothers Against Drunk Driving
    Click here to read Goldring's take on MADD December 2009, lashed out at Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada and federal politicians against laws that require drivers to provide breath samples "even if police do not have a reason to believe they are impaired."
  • Goldring stopped by cops, refuses breathalyzer

    Goldring stopped by cops, refuses breathalyzer
    Read our story from the time Goldring says he had only drank one beer when he refused to provide police with a breath sample when pulled over by a roving CheckStop, Dec. 4, 2011.
  • Goldring "snarky": Cop in court

    Goldring "snarky": Cop in court
    Read the story A police officer in court describes Goldring as “snarky, dismissive, belligerent, argumentative, judgmental and condescending” after he was pulled over.
  • Goldring disputes police evidence

    Goldring disputes police evidence
    Read the story In court, Goldring testifies in his own defence, disputing the evidence of the arresting officer and claiming his Charter rights were breached, including not being allowed to speak to a lawyer after being arrested. He also claimed he was manhandled by the officer and was handcuffed so tightly that he bled.
  • Goldring not guilty

    Goldring not guilty
    Read the story Goldring is found not guilty of refusing a breath test. The judge said he has ground for "reasonable doubt."