Let’s examine the offence of impaired driving causing death, along with similar laws addressing impaired driving causing bodily harm. Not only do you not want to be the cause of som…
The number of people Canadian police arrest annually for drug-impaired driving began increasing dramatically in 2018, hitting an all-time high (pardon the pun) in 2021, according to…
With the holiday season upon us, Ontario police have begun making a concerted effort to ensure highway safety by proactively targeting impaired drivers. The linchpin of this effort …
Ontario imposes strict rules to protect public safety, and one of the most essential concepts for drivers to understand is the “Over 80” rule. This threshold — 80 milligrams of alco…
Learn how Ontario’s zero-tolerance DUI laws affect drivers under 22. Discover penalties, legal distinctions, and expert insights from Mass Tsang lawyers on defending underage DUI ch…
Learn how to fight impaired driving charges in Canada. Explore conviction stats, defence strategies, and expert legal insights from Mass Tsang LLP to improve your chances of avoidin…
Charged with care and control DUI in Canada? Learn how to beat the charge by understanding key court rulings, required conviction elements, and effective defence strategies with ins…
According to the latest Statistics Canada data, Canadian police charged 39,021 motorists with DUI in 2023, of which almost half — 15,503 — were arrested in Ontario. These numbers su…
Ignition interlock devices reduce impaired driving by preventing repeat offences. Increasing public awareness about these programs can enhance their deterrent effect, making roads s…
Section 10(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms gives everyone arrested or detained by police the right to “retain and instruct counsel without delay and to be informed…
Ontario’s Back on Track program is a mandatory remedial education or treatment program required after most DUI (impaired driving) convictions, and you cannot get your licence back w…
The outcome of a DUI case in Ontario is often shaped less by the traffic stop itself and more by what the accused does afterward. Early decisions on what you say, how you respond,…
How does one calculate the true costs of impaired driving in Canada? If you Google “What are the true costs of impaired driving in Canada?” you’ll be hard-pressed to find a definiti…
