Toronto Criminal Law Blog

What is a Controlled Substance DUI?

10 May, 2021 DUI is the acronym used in Ontario to describe "driving under the influence" of alcohol and/or drugs and covers all elements of the province's impaired driving laws. While most people assume that DUI primarily applies to alcohol impaired driving, police pursue controlled substance DUI charges just as aggressively when warranted.

Underage DUI: Consequences and Penalties in Ontario

8 April, 2021

Legal penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) in Ontario are severe, but underage and newly licensed drivers face tougher DUI-related restrictions that result in additional penalties if broken. Ontario Drivers under the age of 21, as well as newly licensed drivers of any age ...

What are the Chances of Winning a DUI Case in Ontario?

19 March, 2021

When people charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Ontario find out how severe the penalties are if convicted, they usually want to know what their chances are of beating the charges. Naturally, the answer depends upon numerous factors as each DUI case is ...

Holiday DUI Arrests and What You Need to Know About Ontario’s RIDE Program

29 December, 2020

Ontario's RIDE (Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere) program kicked into gear on November 21. This has likely led to an increase in recent DUI arrests as Toronto-area police perform more roadside checks than usual to specifically target drivers who may be under the influence of ...

How to Get Ontario DUI Charges Dropped or Settled in Your Favor

16 November, 2020 Many people charged with drinking and driving (D&D) offences in Ontario are surprised to discover how severe the penalties are if they are convicted in court.