Impaired Driving Charges: What To Do?

Impaired Driving Charges: What To Do?

Impaired driving charges are serious criminal offences in Canada, carrying a criminal record, license suspension, and possible imprisonment.

Types of Offences

• Impaired driving by alcohol
• Blood alcohol over 80 mg per 100 ml of blood
• Refusal to provide a breath sample — as serious as impaired driving itself
• Impaired driving by drugs

Consequences

• Permanent criminal record
• License suspension (1 to 3 years minimum)
• Mandatory ignition interlock device
• Minimum fines of $1,000
• Possible imprisonment (mandatory for repeat offences)

Defense Strategies

An experienced criminal lawyer can challenge:

• The legality of the police stop
• The validity of breathalyzer tests and device calibration
• The respect of your constitutional rights
• The chain of custody of evidence

Charged with impaired driving? Call Mahmoud Avocats at 514-601-2404. Free consultation 24/7.