DUI & Impaired Driving

A momentary lapse in judgment can lead to severe, long-lasting consequences. A conviction for Impaired Driving, "Over 80," or Failure to Provide a Sample will result in a permanent criminal record, potential jail time, a mandatory minimum one-year driving prohibition, hefty fines, and potentially devastating increases to your insurance premiums. If you are facing these charges, an experienced DUI lawyer is essential to protecting your license and your livelihood.

Beating a DUI Charge in Ontario

Impaired driving law is one of the most technical and complex areas of the Criminal Code. A charge does not automatically mean a conviction. DUI cases are frequently won by exposing police errors and technical flaws in the Crown's evidence. A successful defence strategy often includes:

• Charter Rights Violations: Filing applications to exclude evidence if the police unlawfully detained you, searched your vehicle without reasonable grounds, or failed to facilitate your right to speak to counsel without delay.
• Breathalyzer Technicalities: Scrutinizing the calibration, maintenance logs, and operational procedures of the breath screening devices. If the machine was not properly maintained or operated, the readings can be excluded from trial.
• Reasonable Doubt on Impairment: Challenging the police officer's observations regarding your sobriety, coordination, and driving patterns.
• Negotiating Alternatives: When a trial is not the best option, aggressively negotiating with the Crown to reduce criminal charges to provincial traffic offences, such as Careless Driving, to save you from a criminal record.

Why Choose TL Criminal Defence?

Trevor Lau has a proven track record of securing acquittals and withdrawals for clients facing complex DUI charges across the GTA. He possesses the sharp analytical skills required to dismantle the technical evidence involved in drinking and driving cases. Whether filing highly technical constitutional motions or negotiating hard-fought resolutions to keep your record clean and protect your immigration status, Trevor offers a rigorous and strategic defence.

Act Quickly

Following a DUI charge, your license is immediately suspended for 90 days, and your vehicle may be impounded. The decisions you make early on are critical. Contact TL Criminal Defence immediately for a free consultation to review the evidence and begin building your defence.

None of the information contained on this website is legal advice, and is meant for educational purposes only. If you have been charged with a criminal offence, only the lawyer you retain can provide you with legal advice specific to your case.