Impaired Driving Law and Impaired Driving Penalties in Ontario

Impaired driving means driving a vehicle such as an automobile, car, truck, boat, snowmobile or any other motorized vehicle when the ability to operate the motor vehicle is impaired by alcohol or a drug. Impaired driving is a serious criminal charge in Canada. If you have received an impaired driving charge in Ontario, it is strongly recommended that you speak to a lawyer at your earliest opportunity. The consequences of a finding of guilt can include a criminal record, exorbitant insurance premiums, driver’s license suspension, high fines, re-licensing program with the Ministry of Transportation (Back on Track program), installation of an ignition interlock device and potential travel restrictions and/or immigration issues abroad.

According to Canadian law, if you are charged with impaired driving you are presumed innocent until you are proven guilty! This means the Crown prosecutor must prove that you committed the offence and are guilty. In other words, you do NOT have to prove your innocence! In Canada, if you are charged with impaired driving the Crown must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you committed the offence of impaired driving. In Canada, there are strict evidentiary and procedural rules in place to protect the rights of all people charged with a criminal offence which includes impaired driving and over 80. These rules include the presumption of innocence and the guarantee of a fair trial.

Calvin Barry is an experienced DUI lawyer focusing on Impaired Driving, Over 80 and Refusal Charges. He was also a former prosecutor which gives him additional insight into defending Ontario DUI charges.

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*Please note: Past successes are not necessarily indicative of future results and outcomes will vary depending on the particular facts of each individual case.