Every year in Ottawa we hear stories on the news about teens drinking and driving. Most teens brush it off, feeling like they will never be one of those kids. However, it only takes a second for the police to pull you over or a citizen to make a concerned driving call. A drinking and […]
The point of any RIDE checkpoint is to prevent holiday-season impaired driving by stopping all vehicles, and checking with each occupant to determine how much alcohol has been consumed by the driver.
In Ontario, breath tests are a method frequently used by police officers to determine whether a driver should be arrested or charged for drinking and driving. Until now, drivers have been required to perform breath tests only after displaying some sign of inebriation while behind the wheel – erratic driving, for example.
In Ontario, there are three different types of charges for alcohol-related driving offences: Impaired Driving, “Over 80,” and Sample Refusal. Depending on the situation, police officers can arrest you on just one of these charges, or they can charge you with multiple. For example, one arrest could lead to both “Over 80” and “Impaired Driving” charges.
Finding the best criminal lawyer for your case is all about research, and asking yourself important questions. In this article I will share some of the most important questions to ask before hiring a criminal lawyer to fight your Ontario drinking and driving charges.
