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Understanding Ontario’s Open Container Laws

Ontario's open container laws strictly regulate the consumption and transportation of alcohol in vehicles, impacting both drivers and passengers. Knowing these laws and potential penalties is crucial to avoid costly fines and ensure legal compliance.

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  • Ontario's Open Container Laws: Open containers ...

Can You Get Legal Aid for a DUI in Ontario?

If you've been recently arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs in the Greater Toronto Area, you probably have a lot on your mind. Little doubt that at least some of the following thoughts have coursed through your brain since ...

Arrested for DUI in Canada? — Here’s Your Comprehensive Guide

Despite intensive public education efforts and decades of increasing enforcement efforts and penalties, Canadians continue to drive while impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. According to Statistics Canada, 38,252 people were arrested for impaired driving in 2021. If police charged that many people with DUI (driving under the influence), how many impaired drivers did the police miss that year?

Should I Plead Guilty to Impaired Driving Charges?

If Ontario police arrest you for impaired driving-related charges, you might be tempted to plead guilty during your first court appearance, especially if it's your first DUI arrest. Whatever the charges are based on— blood alcohol readings over 80, failing to provide a blood ...