Drinking and Driving
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This article last updated
November 7, 2009.
Overview
If you have been charged with drinking and driving,
you may have a defence. Under Canadian law, the consequences of
a conviction may be both costly and devastating. Do not plead
guilty before you consult a criminal lawyer as you may have a defence.
A conviction for impaired driving, drive
over 80, care or control, refuse breath sample, or refuse to do tests or provide a bodily fluid sample to determine if your ability to drive is impaired by a drug means the loss
of your driver's licence for at least one year, a criminal record
and a huge hike in your motor vehicle insurance premiums. If your
job involves driving, you may lose your livelihood.
Disclaimer: The material on this site is not intended as legal advice. It merely conveys general information on legal issues commonly encountered by persons facing criminal charges in Canada. If you are charged with an offence, you should contact a criminal lawyer.
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