Impaired Driving
Impaired driving involves allegations that a person operated a motor vehicle while their ability was impaired by alcohol or drugs, or with a prohibited blood-alcohol or drug concentration. These charges carry immediate roadside and licensing consequences, along with serious criminal penalties that can affect your ability to drive, work, and travel.
Impact of a Criminal Conviction
Consequences
License suspension & Vehicle impoundment
90-day immediate license suspension and a 7-day vehicle impoundment.
prohibition
Upon being convicted, a mandatory 12-month driving prohibition
Your Criminal Defense Roadmap
Our Typical Process
We typically follow a 5 step process for Impaired Driving Charges, as outlined below.
Our Criminal Defense Approach
How We Defend
No matter what you’re charged with, the way we defend your case always comes back to our core three principles: active listening, meticulous preparation, and relentless advocacy.
Preserve Your Interlock Options
We immediately note the offence date to ensure you preserve eligibility for Stream A Ignition Interlock, which can significantly reduce the length and impact of a driving prohibition.
Scrutinize the Investigation
We review the traffic stop, roadside testing, and breath or blood demands to identify Charter breaches, procedural errors, or reliability issues with the evidence.
Analyze the Technical Evidence
Breath test results and officer qualifications are carefully examined to assess whether the Crown can meet its burden beyond a reasonable doubt.
Protecting Your Legal Rights
Early Representation Matters.
You don’t know what you don’t know. Having a lawyer from the jump will ensure you are fully informed of your rights and are prepared for any twists and turns that may arise throughout your matter.
Preserve Options and Rights
Early representation ensures critical deadlines, like those for Stream A ignition interlock eligibility, are met and protects your ability to make informed decisions about your case.
Challenge Evidence Effectively
Getting counsel involved quickly allows for timely review of breath, blood, and roadside procedures, as well as any potential Charter breaches, before you consider pleading guilty.
Strategic Case Direction
Early advocacy positions you to better negotiate penalties, explore alternative measures, or prepare a strong defence if the matter proceeds to trial.
Your Story Heard. Case Built. Rights Defended.
- 1-519-266-4528
- Isaac@Trinitycriminaldefence.ca
- 472 Ridout St. North London, ON
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