Did you get caught operating a vehicle after consuming drugs or alcohol? Did you blow over 80?

Knowing your rights is one part of the battle

Impaired driving charges are Criminal Code offences in Canada, collectively known as Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving Over the Legal Limit.

In Ontario, impaired driving refers to operating a vehicle while your ability to drive has been compromised by consuming alcohol or drugs or a combination of both.

A DUI conviction is a serious offence and the consequences can be life-altering. If found guilty, harsh penalties can be issued that will affect your current employment and future opportunities. In addition, you may face severe repercussions to your license and insurance premiums.

Understanding the charges against you is the second

Impaired operations or DUI

This charge occurs when a driver operates a vehicle while consuming alcohol or drugs, or a combination of the two, and the driver’s ability is affected to any degree by alcohol or drugs.

Driving over the legal limit or over 80 law

This charge arises when driver has a blood alcohol content (BAC) level over the legal limit of 80 milligrams of alcohol for every 100 millilitres of blood, as determined by a breathalyzer.

Impaired operation causing bodily harm

This charge occurs when an impaired driver commits an offence that causes harm to another person.

Impaired operation causing death

This charge arises when an impaired driver commits an offence that causes death to another person.

You made a mistake but you don't have to let it affect your future

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