Impaired Driving/DUI Lawyers in Toronto

A DUI is an abbreviation for the term Driving Under the Influence. DUI occurs when your Blood Alcohol Level is over the legal limit or you are deemed as an Impaired Driver.

Experienced Legal Practitioner in Toronto – DUI/Impaired Driving

Maikell M Acosta, the founder of Acosta Legal Services, is a leading law specialist in Ontario with over a decade of experience as a legal practitioner, Criminal Law and Evidence professor, and court litigator agent. Fluent in Spanish and English, he is a certified interpreter and a licensed member of the Law Society of Ontario.

DUI, also referred to as Driving Under the Influence, or impaired driving, is a serious offence and results in serious life-altering penalties. At Acosta Legal Services, our top DUI lawyers in Toronto understand the stress and uncertainty that comes with navigating these legal challenges.

Our best impaired driving lawyer in Toronto offers you expert legal representation and support every step of the way.

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Frequently Asked Questions.

Absolutely. The consequences of a DUI conviction can be severe and long-lasting, affecting not just your driving privileges but also your criminal record, employment opportunities, and insurance rates. By fighting a DUI charge, you may be able to reduce the charges, lessen the penalties, or even have the case dismissed entirely. Each case is unique, and a successful defense depends on the specifics of your situation. To understand the potential benefits of fighting your DUI charge, contact us for a personalized assessment.

Winning a DUI case involves a strategic defense tailored to the specific details of your arrest. This could include challenging the accuracy of the breathalyzer test, the legality of the traffic stop, or the conduct of the arresting officers. An experienced DUI lawyer can identify any procedural errors or violations of your rights that could lead to a successful defense. To explore strategies for your case, fill out our form to get started on your defense.

The best-case scenario would be a complete dismissal of the charges, meaning you would face no penalties or criminal record. Other positive outcomes could include reduced charges or a plea bargain that minimizes the impact on your life. The best outcome depends on the evidence against you and the defense strategy employed. To aim for the best possible outcome, seek expert legal advice as early as possible.

Pleading guilty to a DUIshould never be done without first consulting with a lawyer. There may be aspects of your case that could significantly affect the outcome and pleading guilty forfeits the opportunity to challenge the charges. It’s important to fully understand the consequences and explore all your options.

Sections 320.11 to 320.4 of the Canadian Criminal Code cover the impaired driving laws in Toronto. Charges for DUI vary based on the circumstances leading to the arrest. The charges include:

  • Care and Control
  • Driving Under the Influence
  • Failure to Provide a Breath Sample
  • Impaired Driving
  • Over 80 Mgs BAC Reading
  • The prosecutor’s strategies for establishing guilt for the above charges vary, but the penalties for a guilty finding are the same.

    DUI in Toronto occurs when an individual operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both with a high Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit. BAC is a limit used to determine the amount of alcohol in your blood. In Toronto, the BAC limit is 0.08%

    According to our impaired driving lawyer in Toronto, you will face the following consequences if you are charged with a DUI:
    First offence - 1-year license suspension, $1000 fine
    Second offence - 3-year license suspension, a fine up to the judge’s discretion, 30 days of jail time
    Third offence - Lifetime license suspension and 120 days of jail time

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