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.
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:
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.
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.
They are two separate criminal offences often charged together. Impaired driving focuses entirely on your behavior and ability to operate a vehicle due to alcohol or drugs. An "Over 80" charge is strictly mathematical; it means your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) exceeded 80 milligrams per 100 milliliters of blood, as measured by an evidentiary breathalyzer.
Yes. Under mandatory alcohol screening laws, police can demand a roadside breath sample from any lawfully stopped driver without needing prior suspicion of drinking. If you refuse, you will be hit with a Refusal to Comply charge, which carries the exact same criminal record, mandatory minimum fines, and driving prohibitions as a DUI conviction.
You face an automatic, immediate 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and your vehicle will be impounded for 7 days. This penalty is triggered instantly by the Ministry of Transportation at the roadside or police station before you are ever convicted of a crime, and it cannot be appealed or paused.
No, not for the roadside test. The law permits police to temporarily suspend your Charter right to counsel to perform an immediate roadside screening test. However, the moment you are arrested or taken to the station for the main breathalyzer, your right to speak to a lawyer becomes fully active. Any police delay at that stage can violate your rights and get your breath readings thrown out.
DUI defences are highly technical and heavily rely on constitutional safeguards and procedural precision. Common trial strategies include:
A first-offence conviction carries a mandatory minimum $1,000 fine, a 1-year criminal driving prohibition, an ignition interlock requirement, and a permanent criminal record. Additionally, you must complete Ontario's intensive "Back on Track" education and rehabilitation program at your own expense before your licence can be reinstated.
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.
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