{"id":252,"date":"2017-07-03T14:12:23","date_gmt":"2017-07-03T18:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/avocatecriminaliste.ca\/?page_id=252\/"},"modified":"2025-11-23T13:34:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T18:34:18","slug":"driving-under-the-influence-dui","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/driving-under-the-influence-dui\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving under the influence (DUI)"},"content":{"rendered":"
[mk_page_section bg_image=”http:\/\/avocatecriminaliste.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/avocat-alcool-au-volant-opt.jpg” bg_position=”center center” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” enable_3d=”true” video_color_mask=”#000000″ video_opacity=”0.22″ min_height=”200″ js_vertical_centered=”true” el_class=”bjm-home-header” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”100″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][mk_fancy_title color=”#ffffff” size=”42″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”32″ size_phone=”28″ font_weight=”bold” font_style=”normal” txt_transform=”none” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]\n

If you\u2019re arrested,
\ncontact us now.
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\nfor this.<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_btn title=”Contact Me Thibodeau” style=”flat” color=”white” align=”left” css_animation=”bottom-to-top” link=”url:%2Fen%2Fcontact-emergency%2F”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider size=”100″][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”90″][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h1″ color=”#bb342b” size=”40″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”36″ size_phone=”29″ font_weight=”400″ font_style=”normal” txt_transform=”none” font_family=”none”]Driving while impaired or under the influence of alcohol, ask for a lawyer![\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text]\n

Being accused of driving under the influence can have serious consequences.<\/h2>\n

Have you been charged with driving under the influence or drinking and driving? Contact expert criminal lawyer Martine Thibodeau to start preparing your defence as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

Rigorous and meticulous, you\u2019ll have a skilled, experienced criminal attorney building your case and making sure you have the best preparation possible prior to going to court.<\/p>\n

Committed to finding the best strategies and solutions per your case, Martine Thibodeau has handled many cases of people driving under the influence or drinking and driving.<\/p>\n

Driving under the influence per the criminal code<\/h3>\n

Most people assume that blood alcohol levels will be the deciding factor in a case that involves driving under the influence. This is not always the case.<\/p>\n

Per the Criminal Code, a person is charged with driving under the influence when their ability to operate a vehicle is reduced by alcohol, drugs (including prescription medicine) or both. Further, this is not exclusive to automotive vehicles but also includes boats, trains, motorcycles or airplanes. [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1763922276028{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

Advice in Case of a Charge<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you are arrested for impaired driving, contact me immediately. As a criminal lawyer, I can verify the validity of your arrest, ensure that proper procedure was followed, and defend you effectively in court.<\/p>\n

It is also essential to preserve your rights: you have the right not to incriminate yourself and to request the assistance of a lawyer as soon as you are arrested, in order to protect your case and your interests.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”60″][vc_separator][mk_padding_divider size=”60″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” fullwidth_content=”false” equal_columns=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1760710711115{background-color: #D7D1CF !important;}”][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”90″][mk_fancy_title color=”#bb342b” size=”40″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”36″ size_phone=”29″ font_weight=”400″ font_style=”normal” txt_transform=”none” font_family=”none”]Impaired driving in Canada: penalties and legal remedies[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1763922365646{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

In Canada, driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is a serious criminal offence. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08%, and exceeding this limit can lead to immediate arrest, often followed by an administrative driver\u2019s licence suspension and vehicle seizure.<\/p>\n

The penalties set out by law may include substantial fines, a driving prohibition, which may be eased by the installation of an ignition interlock device for a first offence, and, in some cases, imprisonment. Added to this are legal fees and increased insurance premiums, making this offence both costly and stressful.<\/p>\n

If you are charged with impaired driving, I can help you defend your rights and explore all available legal options. As a criminal lawyer serving the Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, South Shore, and Haut-St-Laurent areas, I offer personalized representation and support you at every stage of the judicial process to protect your interests and achieve the best possible outcome.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h3″ color=”#bb342b” size=”40″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”36″ size_phone=”29″ font_weight=”400″ font_style=”normal” txt_transform=”none” font_family=”none”]A conviction leads to long-term consequences[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1763922431742{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n