Impaired Driving/DUI FAQ

  Yes, you should talk to a lawyer after any DUI arrest. The legal system in Ontario is very complex when it comes to impaired driving and DUI charges. While alcohol is the basis for many DUI charges, impaired driving also includes the impairment of the ability...

Putting it simply, yes, you can defend yourself in court. But just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should do it. Acting as your own defence in an Ontario DUI case may not lead to the best outcome. Even if you think you can do all the steps, you likely...

The short answer is that it’s possible you may lose your commercial vehicle operator’s registration (CVOR) certificate if you are convicted of impaired driving. If driving is how you make a living, it’s vital that you contact a DUI defence lawyer as soon as possible...

Drivers convicted of impaired driving under the Criminal Code of Canada or who have had driving privileges suspended three times (or more) within ten years for impaired driving will be ordered to participate in the Ignition Interlock Program. An Ignition...

No. If you are stopped by police and asked to provide a breath sample at the roadside or at the police station or any other location, such as a hospital, you are legally required to provide one. Failing or refusing to comply with a breath demand is a serious criminal...

Will an accused person have to testify in his own trial? It is not required for a person who is accused of the crime to personally testify for him or herself, and no one has the right to force an accused person to testify. An accused has the right to remain silent and...

What is an Impaired Driving offence? Definition This charge is found under section 253(1)(a) of the Criminal Code. In order to be found guilty, the Crown must be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a person’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by...

The police will make a breath demand when a person is exhibiting obvious signs of impairment. For example, when a person who is flagged over by a R.I.D.E. program is slurring their speech, there is an odour of alcohol on their breath, they are unsteady on their feet,...