DUI Defence Lawyer in Toronto
Protecting Your Licence, Your Record, and Your Future
Charged With Impaired Driving (DUI) in Toronto?
A DUI charge can have serious, long-lasting consequences — from immediate licence suspension to fines, criminal records, and even jail time. If you’ve been charged with impaired driving, it’s critical to act quickly and consult a lawyer with the experience and insight to protect your rights.
At Robert Geurts Law, we defend clients facing DUI and other driving-related charges throughout Toronto and the GTA. With over 35 years of criminal law experience — including 12 years as an Assistant Crown Attorney — Robert knows both sides of the courtroom and builds strong, strategic defences for impaired driving cases.
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Understanding DUI Charges in Ontario
What Is a DUI in Ontario?
In Ontario, a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) refers to operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs. Charges can be laid under the Criminal Code of Canada, and penalties can apply even if you were not involved in an accident or didn’t show obvious signs of impairment.
DUI offences include:
Impaired Driving
Operating a vehicle while your ability is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both.
Over 80
Having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over 0.08.
Refusing a Breathalyzer
Failing or refusing to comply with a lawful demand for a breath or blood sample.
Drug-Impaired Driving
Driving under the influence of prescription medication, cannabis, or illegal substances.
Penalties for a DUI in Ontario
What Are the Penalties for a DUI Conviction?
Even a first-time DUI offence carries harsh penalties that can impact your career, your freedom, and your ability to drive:
First Offence
- Immediate licence suspension (90 days roadside, 1 year if convicted)
- Participation in the Ignition Interlock Program
- Fines starting at $1,000
- Criminal record
- Increased insurance rates
Second or Subsequent Offences
- Jail time (minimum 30 days for a second offence)
- Longer licence suspensions or permanent revocation
- Higher fines
- Extended Ignition Interlock Program
Aggravating Factors (increased penalties):
- Refusal to provide a breath sample
- DUI with a child in the car
- Causing bodily harm or death while impaired
How We Defend DUI Charges
How Robert Geurts Builds a DUI Defence
DUI cases are highly technical and depend heavily on evidence collection, procedure, and timing. As a former prosecutor, Robert Geurts has in-depth knowledge of how DUI charges are built — and where they can fall apart.
Common defence strategies include:
Challenging the legality of the traffic stop or arrest
Questioning the accuracy or maintenance of the breathalyzer
Arguing improper police procedure or Charter violations
Disputing signs of impairment not supported by evidence
Addressing medical conditions or external factors affecting results
Every case is unique. Robert conducts a full review of the police report, disclosure, and witness accounts to identify every possible angle of defence.
What To Do If You’ve Been Charged
Act Quickly — Your Next Steps Matter
If you’ve been charged with impaired driving, time is critical. Do not plead guilty or attend court without legal representation. Contact Robert Geurts Law immediately for a confidential case review. We’ll explain the charges, your rights, and how we can fight to minimize or eliminate the consequences.
1-866-402-4666
Other Driving Offences We Defend
Other Driving Offences in Ontario
In addition to DUI charges, Robert Geurts also represents clients facing a wide range of driving-related criminal and provincial offences, including:
Dangerous Driving
Driving While Disqualified or Suspended
Failure to Remain at the Scene (Hit and Run)
Stunt Driving / Racing
Careless Driving Causing Bodily Harm or Death
Drive No Insurance
These offences can result in licence suspensions, heavy fines, insurance increases, and in some cases, jail. We help clients understand their legal options and build a defence strategy to protect their record and future mobility.