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 ...
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.
While most people who contact our Toronto-area law offices to consult about drinking and driving (D&D) offences in Ontario have already been charged with DUI (driving under the influence), we sometimes receive inquiries from people who have not been charged. This typically involves questions from people who wonder whether they can be charged with a DUI after the fact.
Everybody knows that drunk driving can lead to serious legal trouble if you get caught. But how far does the impaired driving law extend? Can you be charged with a crime if you get caught canoeing while drunk? What about kayaking
while impaired by marijuana ...
