DUI/Impaired Driving

Impaired driving charges encompass a range of offences related to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 

• Impaired Driving: Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both. This charge is based on observed signs of impairment such as erratic driving or slurred speech.
• Driving Over 80 or "Over 80": Driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) exceeding 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood (0.08%). 
• Refusing a Breathalyzer or Drug Test: Failing or refusing to provide a breath or bodily fluid sample for alcohol or drug testing when required by a law enforcement officer. 
• Drug-impaired Driving: Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs, including both legal and illegal substances. 
• Impaired Driving Causing Bodily Harm: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and causing bodily harm to another person as a result of the impairment. 
• Impaired Driving Causing Death: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and causing the death of another person as a result of the impairment.

Seek lawyer help for guidance on the applicable laws and potential defences for each type of impaired driving charge.