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DUI Laws in Ontario

DUI Laws in Ontario: 12 plain-language guides from Toronto DUI lawyer Jonathan Lapid, drawn from 25 years of defending impaired-driving charges in GTA courts.

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DUI Laws in OntarioHow Many DUI Cases Are Dismissed in Ontario?How many DUI cases get dismissed in Ontario? Learn what affects your case and what your chances might look like.October 9, 20266 min readDUI Laws in OntarioGetting an Underage DUI OffenceHere’s everything you need to know about getting an underage DUI offence, the consequences, and your rights.August 16, 20263 min readDUI Laws in OntarioWhat Is The Legal DUI Limit In Ontario, Canada?If you’ve recently been pulled over by a police officer after having a couple of drinks, you’re probably wondering what the legal DUI limit in Ontario is.August 6, 20263 min readDUI Laws in OntarioDUI in Ontario, First Offence: All You Need to Know in the Moment (2026 Update)Even a first offense DUI in Ontario is a complex matter. Here's an expert DUI lawyer’s breakdown of the terms and criminal code sections.August 3, 20268 min readDUI Laws in OntarioDWI Meaning: What It Is and How It Differs from DUIDWI, DUI, or impaired driving - all of these sound serious but confusing. Jonathan Lapid, an experienced lawyer, explains DWI meaning and …March 28, 20263 min readDUI Laws in OntarioWhat Is The DUI BAC In Barrie And Why Should You Know?If you’ve recently been charged with a DUI, then you probably want to know what the DUI BAC in Barrie is so that you can prevent it from happening again.March 13, 20263 min readDUI Laws in OntarioCanadian Blood Alcohol Content Laws ExplainedIn Canada, the Criminal Code BAC limit is around .08%. At this level, impaired driving charges can be laid under the Canadian Criminal code.February 23, 20265 min readDUI Laws in OntarioOut Of Province DUI In Ontario – What’s Involved?If you’ve got an out of province DUI in Ontario, you’re going to want an experienced DUI lawyer that will guide you through the process with a good defence.February 2, 20263 min readDUI Laws in Ontario80 Criminal Code – What Does This Refer To?If you’ve never heard of the 80 criminal code before, then you probably haven’t had to deal with a DUI or a similar type of criminal offense...February 1, 20263 min readDUI Laws in OntarioDUIs: Is it or isn’t it a Crime?How serious a DUI is for the one charged as well as any involved in the incident, but dealing with the consequences of such a charge more serious ...January 5, 20264 min readDUI Laws in OntarioDoes DUI Charge Affect Your Employment?It may not seem so obvious, but a DUI can influence your future career. Read this post to learn more about DUI charge employment impact.December 7, 20255 min readDUI Laws in OntarioHow Many Drinks Is 0.08 – the Legal Limit for BAC in CanadaThe blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers is clear, but in reality how many drinks is 0.08? A DUI expert explains how ...October 30, 20255 min read