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If you’re facing a DUI charge in Guelph, get expert help. Posner, Craig, Stein (PCS) has skilled defence lawyers with a wealth of expertise in the field. We’re known for our wide knowledge and we fight hard to protect your rights and reputation. Even though facing accusations can be daunting, we make sure they don’t hurt your reputation or future. With PCS LLP at your side, you gain a trustworthy ally to guide you through the DUI charges, giving you strong support every step of the way. Protect your rights with our committed team in Guelph.

Impaired driving, also called DUI (Driving Under the Influence), covers different violations like impaired driving, “80 and Over,” and not giving a breath sample.

DUI happens when you drive a car while being affected by alcohol, drugs, or both. “80 and Over” means your blood alcohol level is higher than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood, or 0.08.

Accidents caused by DUI that lead to injury, harm, or death are taken very seriously and can mean long jail sentences, often more than 8 years. That’s why the rules for drinking and driving in Guelph are strict.

Police can ask you to blow into a breathalyzer during traffic stops, and if you refuse, you could be charged. This refusal also applies to breath tests at police stations. Drivers who refuse to take these tests might get fines and DUI charges.

It’s crucial to know that there’s a zero-tolerance policy for young, new, and commercial drivers. If there’s any alcohol or drugs in their system, they could face serious consequences, including criminal charges if they’re found to be impaired.

Getting convicted for drinking and driving means you’ll face minimum sentences, regardless of your past criminal record. The outcomes can be serious, like losing your driving licence for a year or longer, having your vehicle taken away, getting severe fines, having a permanent criminal record, possible jail time, and higher insurance costs.

Winning DUI cases is challenging and requires extensive experience. Some cases may require assistance from a toxicologist, and leveraging the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to exclude evidence is crucial. In Guelph, effectively handling these cases demands a seasoned lawyer with deep legal expertise to carefully consider all available defence strategies.

A successful DUI case means:

• Keeping your driver’s licence
• Avoiding jail time
• No criminal record
• Lower auto insurance costs
• Easy border crossings to the U.S.
• Maintaining your good reputation in the community

Posner, Craig, Stein excels at handling DUI cases in Guelph and throughout Ontario, recognized as experienced litigators. Schedule a private consultation today at our office, by phone, or via virtual meeting to explore your options. Our capable DUI and impaired driving lawyers are dedicated to achieving justice in your case.