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Anyone charged with impaired driving in Richmond Hill is facing a stressful ordeal with life-changing implications. No matter what it’s called — driving under the influence, driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, driving while high, drunk driving, DUI, DWI, and other terms — impaired driving in Ontario is a serious criminal offence that results in significant penalties and related negative consequences if convicted. Not only can a guilty finding lead to stiff financial fines, loss of driving privileges, increased insurance premiums, and possible jail time, but it can also affect your job, future employment opportunities, and ability to enter other countries, such as the U.S.

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At Mass Tsang LLP, we have a dedicated team of lawyers, paralegals and superior staff whom are highly experienced, results driven, and are committed to delivering the work in a professional and ethical manner.

You can be charged and convicted of impaired driving if you are caught operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, if you provide a breath or blood alcohol concentration (BAC) sample over 0.08 mgs, or if you refuse to take a BAC test ordered by a police officer. On this latter point, refusal to provide a BAC screening sample is legally considered the same as receiving a 0.08 mgs or above result on a breathalyzer or other approved BAC screening device. You can even be charged and convicted of impaired driving if you were not actually driving, under what is known as the “care and control” provision of DUI law.

Impaired driving-related laws cover a number of different legal situations and are highly complex and technical. Charging officers can base their cases on a variety of evidentiary factors and apply different elements of Ontario’s criminal code in their efforts to bring about an impaired driving conviction. Skilled drunk driving lawyers are intimately familiar with the vagaries of the law, which allows them to mount a more effective defence than lawyers who do not specialize in DUIs.

Mass Tsang LLP has a team of Richmond Hill DUI and criminal defence lawyers who are highly skilled at fighting impaired driving charges in Richmond Hill. Our team of DUI lawyers will apply all of our resources to build a strong defence against the charges brought against you, and work diligently to make sure that one mistake will not affect your entire life.

Drinking and Driving
DUI Charges

Impaired driving charge

This charge can be made when a police officer believes that you are unable to operate a motor vehicle because you are impaired by alcohol or drugs. An officer can lay this charge if a driver is driving erratically, has slurred speech, lacks motor skills, and/or displays unsteadiness while on their feet.

Over 80 mg

This charge is laid when the driver has an alcohol level of over 80 milligrams of alcohol for every 100 milliliters of blood. A breathalyzer reading or blood sample is used to obtain the evidence required to lay this charge.

Refuse to blow or provide a breath sample

This charge is generally used when a person suspected of impaired driving refuses to provide a breath or blood sample to a police officer. The charge can also be made when the provided sample is not deemed sufficient for the officer’s investigation.

How we can help you defend DUI Charges?

There are countless defences to impaired driving charges. The impaired driving lawyers at Mass Tsang LLP can challenge DUI allegations through a variety of methods which include:

Your Age and Background

The Seriousness of Charges (obviously)

The Surety’s Ability to Supervise You

We highly recommend that you consult with one of our firm’s Richmond Hill Impaired Lawyers regarding the best steps to take in dealing with your impaired driving charge. You have every right to seek consultation upon your arrest and our impaired driving lawyers stand ready to help with any DUI situation.

How can an Impaired Driving Charge impact you?

Under Ontario’s criminal code, an impaired driving conviction in Richmond Hill results in mandatory penalties even if the accused has no prior criminal record. The minimum sentence for a first-time conviction is a $1000 fine, enrollment in an alcohol education course, one-year driver’s license suspension, and one-year after-suspension enrollment in the ignition interlock program. Second conviction can result in 30 days in jail, three-year license suspension, and fines at the judge’s discretion. Third and subsequent convictions are marked by ever-increasing similar penalties. Along with these court-ordered penalties, are related fees, such as $475 plus tax for the alcohol course and fees for the interlock device installation. Other factors such as an accident, high breath sample readings or reckless driving can lead to penalties well above those prescribed by the minimum sentencing guidelines.

Call our Expert Richmond Hill Impaired Driving Lawyers

To book a free consultation with an experienced Richmond Hill impaired driving lawyer, call Mass Tsang LLP at 416-907-4097 or 416-907-4097. With over 20 years of experience, our team of impaired driving lawyers services Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill, Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Milton and the GTA.

Our Team

Jeff Mass

Criminal Defence Lawyer

Managing Partner

Jeff Mass was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec. Coming from a family of judges and lawyers it was only a natural fit that his chosen profession was the practice of law.

Robbie Tsang

Criminal Defence Lawyer

Managing Partner

Robbie was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. In 2000 he graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science while studying human biology and actuarial science.

Heather Spence

Criminal Defence Lawyer

Partner

Heather Spence graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2006 with an Honours Political Science degree and a Business Administration minor. Heather graduated Osgoode Hall Law School where she received a Juris Doctor in Law.

Brian Brody

Criminal Defence Lawyer

Partner

Brian Brody was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and has always been interested in social equality. Coming from a family of lawyers it was easy for him to choose the practice of law.

Alexei Zaitsev

Criminal Defence Lawyer

Senior Associate

Alexei Zaitsev earned his law degree at the University of Windsor, with a heavy focus on criminal law. In his position with Mass Tsang LLP, Alexei practices exclusively in the area of criminal and quasi-criminal defence, as well as defending dog owners charged with offences under

Evan Sinclair

Criminal Defence Lawyer

Associate

Evan Sinclair studied law at the University of Windsor and the University of Detroit Mercy, receiving American and Canadian law degrees. Evan’s passion for criminal law was solidified after spending a semester as a student attorney working for the Detroit Mercy Criminal Legal Clinic.

Kirn Verma

Criminal Defence Lawyer

Associate

Kirn was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. He graduated with his Bachelors of Arts majoring in Philosophy at McMaster University, and went on to pursue law, graduating from University of Leicester Faculty of Law.

Ruaridh McCartney

Criminal Defence Lawyer

Associate

Ruaridh McCartney is an Associate at Mass Tsang LLP. Ruaridh graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 2019 (Honours BA with a Specialization in Political Science). From 2019-2021 he attended the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom and graduated Juris Doctor in law in 2021.

Sehar Qureshi

Criminal Defence Lawyer

Associate

Sehar Qureshi is an Associate at Mass Tsang LLP. Born and raised in Scarborough, she graduated from the University of Toronto (Scarborough) in 2017, with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Psychology. She then attended the University of Windsor where she received a Juris Doctor in Law in 2022.

Alexa Cohen

Articling Student

Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Alexa Cohen is an Articling Student at Mass Tsang LLP. Alexa's passion for criminal law is longstanding. Alexa chose an undergraduate degree in Criminology, with the intention of practicing criminal law for her future career endeavours.

Mylynn Nguyen

Licensed Paralegal

Mylynn Nguyen is a relatively new addition to the Mass Tsang team, working as a paralegal with a focus on Highway Traffic Act matters. Mylynn showed promise early on in her education, placing first in mock criminal trials while studying for her undergrad.

William Fletcher

Licensed Paralegal

William Fletcher is a Paralegal at Mass Tsang LLP with a focus on traffic law. He is a proactive, outgoing, and meticulous paralegal, and a fierce advocate for his clients. He is a graduate of Seneca’s accelerated paralegal program, working with the firm initially as a paralegal student and transitioning seamlessly to a full-service paralegal in 2021.

Stephanie Tong

Operations Manager

Stephanie was born in Hong Kong. She graduated from University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Sociology and Book & Media Studies. In addition to her years of experience in operations management, legal administration, and customer service, she is also a certified interpreter for Cantonese and is fluent in Mandarin as well.

Lydia Miniovich

Administrative Manager

Lydia was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. She graduated from the University of Toronto in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in political science, English, and history. Lydia has been working at Mass Tsang since 2018.

Contact our Richmond Hill Criminal Defence Impaired Driving Lawyers

To receive expert advice and defence for your impaired driving arrest, or for skilled defence against other criminal charges, book a free consultation with Mass Tsang LLP at 416-781-1148. With more then 20 years of experience, our team of criminal defence lawyers provides service to clients in Toronto, North York, Richmond Hill, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan and all of Greater Toronto.

Richmond Hill DUI Lawyers

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Drinking and Driving DUI Charges

Impaired driving charge

Over 80 mg

Refuse to blow or provide a breath sample

How we can help you defend DUI Charges?

How can an Impaired Driving Charge impact you?

Call our Expert Richmond Hill Impaired Driving Lawyers

Contact our Richmond Hill Criminal Defence Impaired Driving Lawyers

Areas our Criminal Defense Lawyers Serve

Drinking and Driving
DUI Charges