Jonathan Lapid

DUI Lawyer

The Advantages of Speaking with
Jonathan Lapid

  • One of the Highest Success Rates
  • Free Initial Honest Case Assessment
  • Reasonable Fees With No Hidden Costs

  • Successfully Defended Hundreds of Clients
  • Criminal Lawyers Rely on Him for DUI Advice
  • Jonathan Himself Has 25 Years of Experience

With The Best Impaired Driving Lawyer in Toronto, You’ll Get The Best Legal Defence!

An impaired driving charge is fairly vague and can be based on how a prosecution witness explains your driving ability and physical state. It’s far less concrete than an over 80 charge.

From the smell of alcohol to bloodshot eyes, there are a number of characteristics that can be attributed to the accused.

You need a lawyer who’ll be stringent in cross-examination of both police and civilians to prove unreliability in testimonies and that they can’t prove within a reasonable doubt that you’re guilty of driving while impaired.

Impaired Driving

Is a Criminal Offence - Act Fast and Get The Defence You Deserve

One mistake isn’t worth a lifetime of headaches. But your first DUI can really impact your criminal history, take a toll on your finances, and really hinder your employment.

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Signs of impaired driving

Exhibiting traditional indicia (i.e. indicators) of impairment are at the centre of strictly impaired driving prosecutions.
The most prevalent indicators are:

  1. The smell of alcohol from the driver
  2. Slurred speech of the driver
  3. Poor balance of the driver
  4. Bad driving

These are confusing cases because of the abundance of impaired driving definitions in the criminal code.

Charged With Impaired Driving?

When you’ve been arrested for impaired driving for the first time, you’ve encountered some scary circumstances. If you live in Toronto you’re not alone. You need to find an impaired driving lawyer in Toronto who can help you avoid the maximum, severe punishments for alcohol impaired driving charges.

Dealing with this quickly is integral to your defence, especially with a great lawyer who’ll gather evidence first-hand and will use expertise to assess whether your charter rights have been adhered to.

Penalties for impaired driving in Ontario

First time DUI offence
  1. Suspension of the license for more than 1 year
  2. $1000 fine
  3. Possibility to have a jail time
Second time DUI offence
  1. Suspension of license for 3 years
  2. Necessary treatment program for alcohol
  3. Fine (the amount to be determined in court)
  4. Sentence to jail for at least 30 days
Third time DUI offence
  1. Suspension of license for a lifetime.
  2. Necessary treatment program for alcohol
  3. Fine (the amount to be determined in court
  4. Sentence to jail for at least 120 days

If life has taught you nothing for the first time and you’ve gotten behind the wheel after drinking – get ready for impaired driving Ontario law to be very strict on the matter. And the suspension of your driver’s license won’t be the saddest thing, because you face a long prison sentence.

If you are caught by the police driving after a happy Friday in the beer pub with friends, believe that the consequences will be sad. Do not spoil your future, and the very first minute you have the opportunity, call the Ontario DUI lawyer.
What he would definitely do – help you avoid mistakes that would lead to a more severe penalty for impaired driving. Remember that it is a violation of your rights if you are forced to make a confession before your lawyer arrives.

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One mistake isn’t worth a lifetime of headaches. But your first DUI can really impact your criminal history, take a toll on your finances, and really hinder your employment.

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Impaired Driving Consequences

If it’s your first impaired driving offence and you’re found guilty, you will get a criminal record.

Here are further potential consequences of conviction:

  • Criminal Record
  • Loss of job
  • Suspension of license 
  • Jail time, hefty fines, and probation
  • A dramatic increase in insurance premiums
  • Will be difficult to immigrate and apply for citizenship
  • You’ll be ineligible for certain career paths
  • Tickets to a nervous future
  • Won’t be able to visit certain countries (such as the U.S.)
  • Might have conviction reported publicly

Do Not Fight Alone

25 Years of Experience Defending Impaired Drivers

One mistake isn’t worth a lifetime of headaches. But your first DUI can really impact your criminal record, take a toll on your finances, and really hinder your employment. The more severe your situation, the more you’ll need an experienced, reliable impaired driving defence lawyer to help you see it through and end up on the other side unscathed.

FIND OUT HOW TO WIN: 

647-797-5256

The Advantages of Speaking with
Jonathan Lapid

  • One of the Highest Success Rates
  • Free Initial Honest Case Assessment
  • Reasonable Fees With No Hidden Costs

  • Successfully Defended Hundreds of Clients
  • Criminal Lawyers Rely on Him for DUI Advice
  • Jonathan Himself Has 25 Years of Experience

Jonathan Lapid - DUI Industry Leader

Jonathan Lapid is a criminal defence lawyer and DUI expert in the GTA with over 25 years of experience. A few years ago, a Brampton police officer called Jonathan to defend him on a DUI charge. Jonathan asked him how he found him and the officer said that after asking his police friends who they lose to in court, it was Jonathan’s name that popped up again and again.

He has represented an NHL player, a Canadian Olympic athlete, police officers, lawyers, doctors, prominent senior executives, pilots and flight attendants, limousine drivers, factory workers and many other hard working Canadians.

If nothing else, this tells you that he’s built a track record others take notice of and there’s a reason why even the highest profile individuals entrust him with their cases.

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Check Out This Insightful FAQ

What are the penalties for impaired driving in Ontario?

Driving under intoxication is a serious crime in Canada. Ontario DUI penalties may vary depending on the concentration of alcohol in your blood - the higher the level above the permitted limit the more severe punishment you would have.

After the first DUI offence, what will my punishment and/or sentencing look like?

There are a couple of consequences you'll face if it's your first being caught while impaired and charged with a DUI or DWI. Under Ontario DUI laws you'll be charged a fine of $1,000 if your BAC is over the legal limit; You could be charged $250 for a DWI if your BAC is over the legal limit; You could potentially face a month in jail if your BAC is over the legal limit; Suspension of license if your BAC is over the legal limit. If your DUI didn't result in any harm to anyone on the road, then there is a chance that the sentencing could result in more lenient terms, however it is more than likely that you would face a license suspension. You don’t need an expert to know that if your DUI charge did end up causing bodily harm or death, then you could be subject to lengthy prison time.

For how long my license would be suspended if I receive a DUI?

If it is a first conviction, you may have a suspension of your license for up to 1 year. If it is a second conviction, your license suspension would last from 1 to 5 years. If it is a third time conviction, you’re looking at a virtually certain lifetime suspension. In order to get your license back sooner than originally sentenced, you’ll need to partake in various educational courses in regards to driving.
You may have to retake your drivers examine (by redoing the graduated G license process), however, the wait times in between each phase will likely be reduced drastically. Are you facing a license suspension? Have you received a DUI? Hire a good drunk driving lawyer in Ontario that would advise what to do with the license suspension.

Are impaired driving penalties more severe for second and third offences?

Penalties for repeat impaired driving in Ontario are higher than for the first offence. Under Ontatio DUI laws, you face a minimum 30-day jail sentence for the second offence. The maximum penalty you can get is up to 10 years in jail. The rules for the third offence for impaired driving are even stricter - in addition to heavy fines, you would be sentenced to a minimum of 120 days in jail. The maximum time to be sentenced to jail is 10 years.

What's BAC and Over 80 charge?

In Canada, BAC (blood alcohol concentration) is the measurement of the amount of alcohol in a person's blood. The more you drink, the higher the level of BAC. You cannot exceed the legal limit of BAC if you plan to drive a vehicle; even one drink means you cannot drive that day. In Canada an Over 80 charge means you’ve been suspected of drunk driving and your blood/alcohol level is above the allowed maximum of 80mgs of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood.

What are the penalties for driving with BAC 80 mg?

Under the Criminal Code of Canada, it is an offence to be caught with 80 plus blood alcohol level. The penalty for driving under the influence of alcohol is severe, as unfocused and inattentive driving as a result of drunkenness can lead to car accidents and harm innocent people.The penalty may include: a criminal record, loss of driver’s license, large fines, compensation for those harmed, or jail time.

Are there any reputational risks if I have a DUI?

A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol not only means a large fine, but is also a public matter. First, the conviction will be noted on your criminal record, which means that any employer can find this record in your biographical file. And here, it is solely a decision of the prospective employer whether they would hire a person with DUI conviction. It is much more likely that he would not. Second, if you have a conviction, you cannot travel to some countries, such as the United States. Third, if you are a well-known person in certain circles - the conviction may cause a public scandal.

Are there any other crimes associated with DUI, that I may not know about?

If you were pulled over by a police officer who suspected you were driving under the influence, the subsequent DUI charge for impaired driving is not the only penalty you'll face in court. Remember that you would be publicly convinced for:

  • Refusal to use a breathalyzer. If you refuse to give a breath sample to a police officer, it is a criminal offence. If a police officer asks you to use a breathalyzer, you have no choice but to use it.
  • Sitting alone in a car under intoxication. If you are drunk and are caught by a police officer sitting alone in a car, even in the passenger seat, without driving the car, it is a felony. Not everyone knows about this - there should definitely be one sober driver in the car.
  • Intoxication does not only include alcohol. You can be convicted for impaired driving if you have been driving under the influence of drugs.

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