Impaired driving, “over 80,” drug-impaired driving, and refusal allegations are criminal matters in Canada. These cases can involve court, license consequences, and long-term impact. Our lawyers review disclosure, explain the process, and provide defense representation based on the facts.
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DUI files often turn on details, including the reason for the stop, the observations recorded, screening demands, test procedures, and timelines. We start by reviewing the allegations and available disclosure, then explain the typical stages of a criminal impaired driving matter and what issues may be relevant in assessing the case.
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Impaired driving allegations are treated seriously. Depending on the charge, consequences can include a criminal record, fines, driving prohibitions, and other sanctions. In Quebec, there can also be immediate administrative measures such as licence suspension and vehicle impoundment in some situations, separate from the court outcome. We can explain the general framework after reviewing the details of your file.
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“Over 80” refers to having a blood alcohol concentration at or above the legal limit. These allegations can involve breath or blood testing evidence and strict procedures.
Refusing to comply with certain lawful testing demands can be a separate criminal offence. The facts around the demand and what occurred can matter in the analysis of a file.
“Over 80” refers to having a blood alcohol concentration at or above the legal limit. These allegations can involve breath or blood testing evidence and strict procedures.
Drug-impaired allegations may involve different investigative steps than alcohol cases. The approach depends on the allegation, the evidence, and the procedures used.
We aim to make a stressful situation clearer. After an initial review, we explain what the charge means, what the usual next steps look like, and what information is typically reviewed in DUI defence files.
*General information only, not legal advice.*
We review the allegations and disclosure, including reports, notes, test records, and any available video or documents, to identify key issues and assess the case framework.
We develop a defence approach based on the evidence and procedure, including reviewing the legality of investigative steps and the reliability of the evidence presented.
We guide you through the resolution path, which may involve court appearances and other procedural steps, while keeping you informed about timelines and what each stage means.