When facing charges related to impaired driving or other criminal traffic offences, it’s crucial to have skilled legal representation on your side. At Smith Litkowski, our team of experienced lawyers have a proven track record of success in defending people charged with impaired driving and all of the related driving offences.

Types of Driving Charges in Canada 

The Criminal Code includes many related offences dealing with impaired driving and other driving offences. Whether an individual is charged with dangerous driving, flight from police, driving disqualified or impaired driving causing death serious consequences can ensue. Increased insurance fees, licence suspensions and jail sentences are available. The law treats impairment by drugs or alcohol in the same fashion with the same penalties. The police investigative techniques, however, are different. Most cases involving impaired driving because of alcohol consumption are investigated with the assistance of a roadside breathalyzer device. 

The failure to provide a suitable sample of your breath for analysis is a distinct criminal offence with the same potential penalties including heavy fines, licence suspensions and jail.

Impaired by drug cases rely on different evidence. The police use specially designated “Drug Recognition Experts” to conduct various tests and examinations of drivers. The experts then provide a report and are called upon to testify in court.

Our lawyers are experienced and well versed in all the available defences available at law. We provide a comprehensive defence depending on the circumstances and the evidence in each case. Our cross examination skills and legal knowledge are second to none, which is very important when dealing with experienced police officers and drug recognition experts.

In addition to Criminal Code penalties the Ministry of Transportation will impose other penalties if in an individual is convicted or even just charged. These further sanctions include fines, re-licencing programs, licence suspensions and vehicle impoundment.

Why Choose Us?

• Extensive Experience: Our team of lawyers have a proven track record of success in defending clients against impaired driving and traffic offences across the Greater Toronto Area. We understand the nuances of Impaired driving law and employ effective defence strategies tailored to each case. 
• Dedicated Advocacy: We take pride in our cross-examination skills. We are committed to protecting the rights of our clients throughout the legal process including appeals after convictions. It is important to know that a conviction for impaired driving can be appealed and during the appeal period your licence suspension can be reversed.
• Client-Centered Approach: We prioritize open and timely communication and collaboration with our clients. Your concerns and objectives are top priority and we work tirelessly to achieve the best outcome for your case.
• Successful Negotiation: Some cases are best served by persuasive pre-trial negotiations with the Crown Attorney. We have a track record of obtaining favourable results for our clients. As an example, our lawyers have negotiated pleas to lesser, non-criminal offences including careless driving or other Highway Traffic Act charges. In these circumstances, the more serious criminal impaired driving charges were withdrawn.