Toronto Criminal Law Blog

What is the “Cause and Effect” of Drunk Driving?

14 August, 2025 The concept of “Cause and effect” is a critical component of everyday reasoning, and a fundamental reasoning tool used in philosophy, science, and other fields. Simply put, it describes the relationships between actions and subsequent reactions, with the action causing the reactive effect.

How Many Drinks Lead to 0.08 Blood Alcohol Concentration?

31 July, 2025 From a legal perspective, the 0.08 BAC threshold is straightforward. However, that threshold is far less clear-cut for any driver who may have consumed alcohol, as they can only guess what their BAC might be. Such guesswork from a driver who may have consumed four drinks in three hours will certainly be imprecise; indeed, many drivers run afoul of the law because of their faulty BAC estimates.

What is an LLCA Ticket in Ontario?

23 June, 2025 An LLCA ticket refers to a provincial offence notice issued under Ontario's Liquor Licence and Control Act (LLCA) for violating alcohol-related rules that apply to either individuals or businesses. It is not a criminal charge but a regulatory infraction that can carry fines ranging from $100 to $100,000, depending on the severity and context of the offence.

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 ...