Toronto Criminal Law Blog

Impaired Driving Arrests and Case Outcomes — DUI Statistics in Canada

16 May, 2025 Given their legal interest in all things related to DUI, the criminal defence lawyers of TorontoDUI decided it was time to see if anything has changed since 2019.

Understand the Nuances of “Care and Control” DUI in Canada

24 April, 2025

Let's say you enjoyed five or more shots of a potent cordial to close out a fun Saturday night of partying with friends at your favourite Greater Toronto Area bar. You know you've had way too much to drink and cannot take the ...

What is “Bolus Drinking,” and how is it Related to Drinking and Driving in Canada?

21 March, 2025 You’ve undoubtedly heard of “binge,” “social,” and “problem” drinking, but have you ever heard of “bolus drinking” and its connection to driving under the influence (DUI) defence strategies? If not, the criminal defence lawyers of TorontoDUI are here to educate you.

Roadside Alcohol Screening Device—What You Need to Know

24 February, 2025 While Canadian police have had the legal authority to demand mandatory alcohol screening from any driver since December 2018, many Canadians still believe that an officer needs to have reasonable grounds to believe that a driver may be impaired before demanding a breath sample.

Do Bars, Pubs, Nightclubs, Restaurants, etc. Face Any Liability Relating to DUI Charges in Ontario?

22 January, 2025 The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) recently announced that it is suspending a Toronto nightclub’s liquor license for two months in response to the alcohol-related death of one of its patrons last spring. Toronto police have also charged the nightclub’s owner and its numbered corporation with numerous Ontario Liquor License and Control Act offences.