Toronto Criminal Law Blog

MADD: Mothers Against Drunk Driving - What You Need to Know

21 May, 2026 The MADD roadside memorials have been popping up on provincial highways across the country for the past two decades. With impaired drivers continuing to kill over 1,000 Canadians annually, there’s little doubt that MADD Canada will continue to erect the drunk-driving victim tributes.

Can You Get a DUI on an ATV in Canada?

25 April, 2026 Any motorized vehicle, be it ATV, snowmobile, tractor, riding mower, golf cart, boat, etc., can subject its driver to DUI charges if they drive it while impaired. Let’s review what the law says about getting a DUI on an ATV in Canada and address the most frequently asked questions about the issue.

Mandatory Alcohol Screening in Ontario

22 March, 2026

Mandatory alcohol screening (MAS) been the law of the land since December 2018. Yet, many motorists do not realize that Canadian police officers can demand MAS from any driver on a public road. "The lack of public awareness about mandatory alcohol screening seems surprising," says ...

DUI Early Resolution versus Trial in Ontario — Which is Smarter?

16 February, 2026 According to the latest criminal court data from Statistics Canada, only 37% of impaired driving charges laid by Ontario police resulted in a conviction during the 2023-2024 reporting period. Of the 28,671 charges addressed by Ontario criminal courts during this period, almost 17,800 were stayed or withdrawn.

How Charter Rights Impact Your DUI Stop and Breathalyzer Evidence

27 January, 2026 Given the significant number of DUI Charter violations in Ontario, let’s further examine your Charter Rights in a DUI stop and the primary breathalyzer evidence Charter challenges. We’ll review the basics by answering the most frequently asked questions we hear from our clients about Charter Rights and DUIs.