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 Under Criminal Code s 320.19(1), impaired driving is a hybrid offence. For both summary and indictment, the minimum punishments are the same:
-*(i) for a first offence, a fine of $1,000,
+:(i) for a first offence, a fine of $1,000,
-*(ii)  for a second offence, a term of imprisonment for a term of 30 days, and
+:(ii)  for a second offence, a term of imprisonment for a term of 30 days, and
-*(iii) for each subsequent offence, imprisonment for a term of 120 days.
+:(iii) for each subsequent offence, imprisonment for a term of 120 days.
 The court does not have to impose the minimum sentence if the accused successfully completes a treatment program (s 320.23(2)). If convicted of an indictable offence under s 320.19(1), the accused may be liable to imprisonment for a maximum term of 10 years. If convicted on summary conviction, the accused may be liable for a fine of not more than $5,000, imprisonment for a maximum term of 2 years less a day, or both.