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RAVINDER “ROB” BAGGA
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CALGARY IMPAIRED DRIVING & IMMEDIATE ROADSIDE SANCTION LAWYERS
Facing a DUI charge or Immediate Roadside Sanction? Our Calgary legal team can review your notices and discuss your next steps.
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Received an IRS notice or DUI charge? Tell us the date and what documents you received.
REQUEST AN IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL CONSULTATION
Start with your impaired driving & roadside sanctions matter. We can discuss the documents you received, what happened, and the dates that need attention.
Next, discuss the legal process, the proposed work and fee arrangements with our Calgary team.
From there, you can make an informed decision about the next step and whether to retain the firm.
“Rohan and Rob helped me a lot with my DUI case.”
Gurjinder Singh · Google review excerptDUI defence. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future outcomes.
MEET YOUR TEAM OF LAWYERS
SERVING CLIENTS IN CALGARY
Legal services on this website are provided by Bagga & Associates. Your inquiry is handled by our Calgary team, with advice and representation shaped around the circumstances of your matter.
Ravinder “Rob” Bagga is the firm's founder and Managing Partner. His practice spans criminal defence, immigration, family matters, real estate, and business law. Rohan Bagga has a litigation-focused practice in criminal defence, personal injury, immigration, and civil litigation.
The firm brings more than 30 years of combined legal experience. That experience is a starting point for a conversation about your own circumstances. Your consultation can identify which lawyer and scope of assistance are appropriate to the matter.
The Calgary office is at 3825 34 St NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6Z8. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Contact the team to discuss an in-person or virtual consultation request.
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DUI & ROADSIDE SANCTION DEFENCE
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Experience and reviews refer to Bagga & Associates. Google rating and count checked September 4, 2026.
CALGARY IMPAIRED DRIVING & IMMEDIATE ROADSIDE SANCTION LAWYERS
An impaired driving allegation and an Immediate Roadside Sanction may involve different processes. The first step is to identify every document you received. A court document, a Notice of Administrative Penalty, and vehicle paperwork may each answer a different part of your question.
Our Calgary impaired driving lawyers discuss the allegation, the date of the police interaction, and the notices available. The team can then identify what needs attention and the proposed scope of representation. Tell us about any upcoming court appearance or date stated in an IRS notice.
A DUI or IRS consultation should focus on your circumstances. Generic information about impaired driving cannot determine what applies to your licence or predict the result of a review. Bring the actual records and explain what happened in a clear timeline.
SafeRoads Alberta handles reviews of disputed provincial administrative penalties. That is a different starting point from a criminal court proceeding. If you received both types of paperwork, make sure the legal team knows about both. The official SafeRoads information is linked below for further reading.
IRS: FAIL
IRS: FAIL addresses criminal-level impaired driving and testing failures or refusals. Alberta identifies these circumstances:
- A blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more.
- Failing or refusing drug and alcohol testing.
- Failing drug recognition tests.
A first occurrence carries a 90-day driving suspension followed by a further 12-month suspension, during which eligible drivers may use an ignition interlock. Vehicle seizure, a fine and remedial education also apply. Criminal charges may proceed separately.
IRS: 24-HOUR
A 24-hour suspension applies where alcohol, drugs, or a physical or medical condition is suspected of affecting safe driving ability.
IRS: NOVICE
IRS ZERO: Novice applies to Class 7 learners and Class 5-GDL drivers. The program has zero tolerance for alcohol and drugs.
IRS: COMMERCIAL
IRS ZERO: Commercial applies to commercial-vehicle drivers, with zero tolerance for alcohol or drugs.
IRS: WARN
WARN penalties apply to blood alcohol concentrations between 0.05 and 0.079, or failed drug and alcohol sobriety tests. Consequences increase with repeat occurrences.
IMMEDIATE ROADSIDE SANCTION DEFENCES
FAILURE TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY THE DRIVER, TIME OF DRIVING, OR OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE
FAILURE TO IDENTIFY TIME OF CONSUMPTION
FAILURE TO INFORM YOU OF YOUR RIGHT TO A ROADSIDE APPEAL IN WRITING
FAILURE TO MAKE THE BREATH DEMAND OR TAKE THE BREATH TEST PROPERLY
FAILURE TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE SECOND TEST
FAILURE TO CONDUCT THE CORRECT ROADSIDE APPEAL
FAILURE TO SERVE THE NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY
FAILURE TO USE THE LOWEST READINGS TO DETERMINE THE APPLICABLE IRS
FAILURE TO PROVE ELEMENTS OF IRS
FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE RECORDS
These are potential issues for legal review. Their relevance depends on your notice, the evidence and the applicable cancellation grounds; a procedural issue does not automatically cancel a sanction. Read Alberta’s review guidance ↗
YOUR IRS REVIEW: THREE PRACTICAL PRIORITIES
Start with the notice, the process, and the roadside sequence.
START WITH THE IRS NOTICE AND ITS ISSUE DATE
For a Notice of Administrative Penalty, Alberta says an IRS review must be requested within seven days of the date the notice was issued. The provincial review request has a non-refundable $150 fee. Read the notice itself and use the official process; sending this consultation form is not filing a review with SafeRoads Alberta.
Bring a clear copy of the notice and note the issue date exactly. Also identify anything already submitted through the portal and any review confirmation received. If the deadline is close, call the office and state the date at the beginning of the conversation. Do not assume that an unanswered message extends a deadline or confirms that a lawyer has been retained to file for you.
IRS AND A CRIMINAL CHARGE NEED SEPARATE ATTENTION
Use the document titles to explain what you received. An administrative penalty notice, a vehicle seizure document, criminal charge paperwork, and release conditions are not interchangeable. Give counsel every document rather than selecting the one that seems most important. The legal team can identify the issues and the proposed work for each process.
Tell the office about an upcoming court date as well as an IRS review date. A discussion focused on the roadside sanction should not leave a separate criminal proceeding unnoticed. Conversely, referring to every event as a DUI can hide an administrative deadline. Clear document names and dates help the team understand which route needs immediate attention.
RECONSTRUCT THE IRS ROADSIDE SEQUENCE
Write a timeline of the stop and the events that followed. Identify the location, the reason given for the stop, requests or demands made by officers, tests attempted, what you were told about the results, and documents delivered. Record approximate times honestly and mark them as approximate when you cannot be precise.
Separate your recollection from what appears in the officer’s report. A difference between accounts is something to examine in context, not an automatic answer to the case. Keep photographs, messages, receipts, or other material that already exists and may help establish the chronology. Let counsel decide what is relevant to the particular IRS or impaired driving issue.
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR LICENCE & CASE
Is a roadside sanction the same as a criminal charge?
These can involve different processes. Bring all notices and court documents so the team can identify what applies to your matter.
What should I mention when I contact the firm?
Include the type of notice, the date you received it, and any scheduled appearance. Avoid sending detailed sensitive documents through the initial form.
Can the site tell me whether I will keep my licence?
No. The documents and facts need to be reviewed individually. The firm can discuss the available next steps with you.
WHO PROVIDES THE LEGAL SERVICES?
The website uses CALGARY IMPAIRED LAWYER as its public service identity. Bagga & Associates is the operating law firm. Your inquiry is directed to that firm's team, and any representation must be agreed with the firm. A dedicated website or phone number does not represent a separate office.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I REQUEST A CONSULTATION?
The legal team will review your inquiry and follow up using the contact details you provide. Tell us your preferred contact method and any relevant dates. The response can address the information needed and the proposed scope of assistance.
GLOWING CLIENT REVIEWS
4.9 / 5 · 113 reviews
DUI client reviews for Bagga & Associates, the firm behind this website.
“Rohan and Rob helped me a lot with my DUI case.”
“Rohan Bagga was professional, knowledgeable, and strategic throughout the entire process.”
“I have an excellent experience with Rob bagga and Rohan bagga regarding my DUI case. They did excellent job on my case.”
“They helped me remove my DUI & all other speeding charges. They deal with their client like a family & are very flexible in communication.”
“DUI case was resolved quickly and had a great professional experience.”
“Rob bagga and rohan both helped me in removing my DUI and all other charges.”
Selected Google review excerpts for Bagga & Associates. Each reviewer’s stated context is identified above. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future outcomes. Google rating, count and excerpts checked October 2, 2026.
DUI & ROADSIDE SANCTION DEFENCE
Impaired driving charges
Defence representation for impaired driving allegations and related criminal charges.
Immediate Roadside Sanctions
Legal advice about an IRS notice, the review process, and the documents relevant to your roadside sanction.
Breath tests & police evidence
A review of the test records, police reports, and circumstances of the stop as part of your defence.
THE DETAILS THAT SHAPE
YOUR IRS & IMPAIRED DRIVING DEFENCE
A focused review brings together the roadside event, the records, and the work required. Explore the issues your legal team may discuss with you.
TESTING AND MEDICAL CONTEXT IN AN IRS REVIEW
If a physical or medical issue affected an interaction or a test attempt, explain the issue and identify records that may relate to it. Note what you told the officer at the time and what happened next. A detailed account of attempts, instructions, and symptoms is more useful than a general statement that the device did not work.
Do not send a complete medical file through the website form. Use the inquiry to identify the concern, then discuss how relevant material should be provided. Neither a medical condition nor a disagreement about a test guarantees a review outcome. The question is how the evidence fits the applicable issue and the actual sequence at the roadside.
THE IRS REVIEW FORMAT AND EVIDENCE
Alberta allows an oral or written administrative review. The provincial page explains that inconvenience or financial hardship, including needing a vehicle for work, is not itself a ground for cancelling a notice. A useful IRS consultation therefore connects the concern to the evidence and applicable review grounds rather than relying only on the impact of a suspension.
Discuss the proposed review format, the material already available, and the documents counsel would need to examine. Keep portal correspondence and submission confirmations. If another person will act on your behalf, ask about the representation arrangements required by the official process. Filing, evidence preparation, and representation are tasks that should be expressly included in any agreed scope.
IRS DRIVING AND VEHICLE QUESTIONS
Tell the team which restrictions or vehicle issues are causing concern. Use the actual paperwork to identify the sanction rather than trying to remember the duration or relying on someone else’s experience. If you have received correspondence about a licence, impoundment, or another requirement, bring that as well.
A Calgary impaired driving consultation can help organize the legal questions, but the request itself does not change a restriction. Ask the appropriate authority and your lawyer about what applies to your documents. Plan the discussion around the relevant dates, the review route, and the evidence needed, while keeping practical work and transportation questions visible.
DEFINE THE IRS RETAINER BEFORE THE DEADLINE
Ask whether the proposed work includes an IRS application, evidence preparation, an oral review, a criminal court appearance, or some combination. Confirm who is responsible for filing each document and how confirmation will be communicated. If the office needs further material before accepting the engagement, find out what that material is.
There is no promised cancellation or acquittal on this website. A lawyer can assess the records and explain the options relevant to your circumstances. Clear instructions, an agreed scope, and attention to dates give the consultation a practical purpose without treating a website claim as an assessment of your own case.
These are review topics, not client case results. Advice depends on the circumstances and the available evidence.
A SMALL SAMPLE OF OUR SUCCESSFUL CASES
Published SafeRoads decisions involving Bagga & Associates counsel. These results concern administrative roadside penalties; they are not criminal trial acquittals.
PENALTY
CANCELLED
CANCELLED
IRS: Penalty Cancelled
Fail-to-comply roadside sanction review. Medical evidence established a reasonable excuse — a lung condition prevented a suitable breath sample despite 18 attempts. The penalty was cancelled.
Successful Result: Administrative penalty cancelled.
Sran (Re)
2026 ABSRA 525 · SafeRoads Alberta
The decision lists Rohan Bagga as counsel and Ravinder (Rob) Bagga as senior counsel for the recipient.
PENALTY
CANCELLED
CANCELLED
IRS: Penalty Cancelled
Impaired operation review. The recipient was not advised in writing of the right to a roadside appeal and was unaware of it. The administrative penalty was cancelled.
Successful Result: Administrative penalty cancelled.
Dale (Re)
2026 ABSRA 423 · SafeRoads Alberta
The decision lists Rohan Bagga as counsel and Ravinder (Rob) Bagga as senior counsel for the recipient.
PENALTY
CANCELLED
CANCELLED
IRS: Penalty Cancelled
Fail-to-comply roadside sanction review. The evidence did not establish that the recipient failed or refused to comply with the breath demand. The penalty was cancelled.
Successful Result: Administrative penalty cancelled.
Kundlas (Re)
2026 ABSRA 388 · SafeRoads Alberta
The decision lists Rohan Bagga as counsel and Ravinder (Rob) Bagga as co-counsel for the recipient.
PENALTY
CANCELLED
CANCELLED
IRS: Penalty Cancelled
Impaired operation review. The Director did not provide the complete record required for the review. The administrative penalty was cancelled.
Successful Result: Administrative penalty cancelled.
Singh (Re)
2026 ABSRA 314 · SafeRoads Alberta
The decision lists Rohan Bagga as counsel for the recipient.
PENALTY
CANCELLED
CANCELLED
IRS: Penalty Cancelled
Impaired operation review. The Director failed to provide complete records as required, and the administrative penalty was cancelled in its entirety.
Successful Result: Administrative penalty cancelled.
Sandhu (Re)
2026 ABSRA 231 · SafeRoads Alberta
The decision lists Rohan Bagga as counsel for the recipient.
PENALTY
CANCELLED
CANCELLED
IRS: Penalty Cancelled
Impaired operation and over-80 review. The Director’s disclosure was incomplete, and both bases of the administrative penalty were cancelled.
Successful Result: Administrative penalty cancelled.
Gulati (Re)
2025 ABSRA 1005 · SafeRoads Alberta
The decision lists Rohan Bagga as counsel for the recipient.
PENALTY
CANCELLED
CANCELLED
IRS: Penalty Cancelled
Fail-to-comply roadside sanction review. The officer did not give the recipient a reasonable opportunity to comply with the demand. The penalty was cancelled.
Successful Result: Administrative penalty cancelled.
Singh (Re)
2025 ABSRA 285 · SafeRoads Alberta
The decision lists Rohan Bagga as counsel for the recipient.
PENALTY
CANCELLED
CANCELLED
IRS: Penalty Cancelled
Impaired operation review. The Director did not provide the complete record required under the Provincial Administrative Penalties Act. The penalty was cancelled.
Successful Result: Administrative penalty cancelled.
Singh (Re)
2025 ABSRA 98 · SafeRoads Alberta
The decision lists Rohan Bagga as counsel for the recipient.
PENALTY
CANCELLED
CANCELLED
IRS: Penalty Cancelled
Impaired operation review. The recipient was not advised in writing of the right to a roadside appeal. The administrative penalty was cancelled.
Successful Result: Administrative penalty cancelled.
Singh (Re)
2024 ABSRA 3714 · SafeRoads Alberta
The decision lists Rohan Bagga as counsel for the recipient.
PENALTY
CANCELLED
CANCELLED
IRS: Penalty Cancelled
Fail-to-comply roadside sanction review. The adjudicator found the recipient did not fail or refuse to comply with the breath demand. The penalty was cancelled.
Successful Result: Administrative penalty cancelled.
Bhullar (Re)
2024 ABSRA 3608 · SafeRoads Alberta
The decision lists Rohan Bagga as counsel for the recipient.
PENALTY
CANCELLED
CANCELLED
IRS: Penalty Cancelled
Impaired operation and over-80 review. The officer had not advised the recipient in writing of the right to a roadside appeal. Both bases of the penalty were cancelled.
Successful Result: Administrative penalty cancelled.
Kullar (Re)
2024 ABSRA 1284 · SafeRoads Alberta
The decision lists Rohan Bagga as counsel and Ravinder (Rob) Bagga as senior counsel and co-counsel for the recipient.
PENALTY
CANCELLED
CANCELLED
IRS: Penalty Cancelled
Fail-to-comply roadside sanction review. Late disclosure denied the recipient a fair opportunity to respond, and the penalty was cancelled on procedural fairness grounds.
Successful Result: Administrative penalty cancelled.
Dhaliwal (Re)
2023 ABSRA 1466 · SafeRoads Alberta
The decision lists Rohan Bagga as counsel and Ravinder (Rob) Bagga as co-counsel for the recipient.
Past results are not necessarily indicative of future outcomes. Each matter depends on its own facts, evidence and applicable law. Summaries are drawn from the firm's published case library.