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Refusing to provide a breath sample is a crime in Ontario and elsewhere in Canada. While these cases may seem cut and dried, in that you either perform the test or you don’t – there may still be other legal and factual issues that could result in the dismissal of the charge.
At the Impaired Driving Defence Centre, we represent people who have been charged with refusing to provide a breath test sample, refusing to perform a roadside test, impaired driving, driving over 80 and other crimes. Our lawyers have the experience, knowledge and determination needed to succeed in these cases, and they have achieved notable results in numerous cases. The Impaired Driving Defence Centre will provide you with vigorous representation at every stage of the legal process.
If you are charged with refusal to provide a breath sample, there may be one or more legal or factual issues that could produce a good result for you. Our Toronto breath test refusal lawyers will examine all aspects of your case. Your statements and video evidence may reveal issues that could result in a dismissal of the charge. These include:
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Canadian law prohibits a driver from having a blood alcohol level over 80 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood. Individuals who cause accidents while driving while impaired can face significant criminal charges...
It is a criminal offence to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs. These charges are usually documented by means of standardized field sobriety tests taken at the roadside under the observation...
Refusing to provide a breath sample is a crime in Ontario and elsewhere in Canada. While these cases may seem cut and dried, in that you either perform the test or you don’t – there may still be other legal and factual...
If you are convicted for refusing to submit to a roadside alcohol screening, you will face the same penalties as for impaired driving or driving over 80. For a first-time offender, these include suspension of your...
The consequences of being found guilty include, most importantly, a criminal conviction for the offence for which you were found guilty. There are additional consequences that are both financial and liberty...
Conviction of a drinking and driving related charge will result in a permanent criminal record. Your photograph and fingerprints will be retained by the RCMP and will become easily accessible by law-enforcement...
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Conviction of impaired driving, over 80, refuse breath sample, or other related charges may result in limited travel abilities. Other countries, including the United States, can prevent entry into their country if the individual...
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If you wish to regain your license at the expiry of the driving prohibition period, you will need to participate in a mandatory provincial assessment program at your expense. (Approximate fee for this assessment is $500.00.)...
First Offence Conviction Consequences: A minimum fine of $600.00, A minimum one-year driving prohibition period, Possible period of probation
Second Offence Conviction Consequences: A minimum jail...
The penalties for refusing to provide a breath sample in Ontario are harsh. They include a fine, loss of your driver’s license for a year, mandatory alcohol counseling and sharply higher insurance rates. In addition, you will have a criminal record. You cannot afford anything less than strong and effective representation.
The Impaired Driving Defence Centre will assertively advocate for you, seeking the best possible outcome in your situation.
Contact us online or Call 416-364-3111 our firm for a no-charge, 30-minute consultation about your case.
Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results and that the amount recovered and other litigation outcomes will vary according to the facts in individual cases.
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