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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
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:
- The smell of alcohol from the driver
- Slurred speech of the driver
- Poor balance of the driver
- 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
- Suspension of the license for more than 1 year
- $1000 fine
- Possibility to have a jail time
- Suspension of license for 3 years
- Necessary treatment program for alcohol
- Fine (the amount to be determined in court)
- Sentence to jail for at least 30 days
- Suspension of license for a lifetime.
- Necessary treatment program for alcohol
- Fine (the amount to be determined in court
- 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.
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:
Do Not Fight Alone
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.
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The Advantages of Speaking with
Jonathan Lapid
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?
After the first DUI offence, what will my punishment and/or sentencing look like?
For how long my license would be suspended if I receive a DUI?
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?
What's BAC and Over 80 charge?
What are the penalties for driving with BAC 80 mg?
Are there any reputational risks if I have a DUI?
Are there any other crimes associated with DUI, that I may not know about?
- 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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