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We formulate an action plan designed to protect your rights and interests and to achieve the best possible outcome in your impaired driving case.
The specific strategy employed will depend on the unique circumstances of your case, the evidence available, and your goals.
We work with the Crown Prosecutor to review the facts of your case and to seek a resolution that is in your best interests.
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DUI & IMPAIRED DRIVING
Police and other witness observations of your driving and physical condition can be challenged through effective cross-examination.
OVER .08
A critical aspect of Over .08 cases is whether police followed all the technical aspects of the law in taking your breath samples.
REFUSAL/FAIL TO BLOW
If you had difficulty understanding what to do, or difficulty providing a breath sample, we can help.
IMMEDIATE ROADSIDE SANCTION (IRS)
We must file a review within 7 days of your suspension if you hope to win
MEET YOUR TEAM OF DUI & IRS LAWYERS
At Defend Your DUI, we have a combined experience of 75+ years defending criminal and DUI cases. Collectively, we have defended more than 10,000 DUI cases, from basic DUI’s to DUI causing bodily harm, and even DUI causing death. Our lawyers have handled DUI cases in virtually every courthouse in Alberta, and have argued DUI appeals at all levels of court in Alberta, as well as the Supreme Court of Canada.
Beyond that, our lawyers routinely attend and present at DUI conferences, seminars, and Law School lectures. Several of our ground-breaking cases in DUI law have been published in DUI books for lawyers.
Our members also include the President for the Criminal Defence Lawyers' Association; staunch advocates for accused’s rights and due process.
Our members also include the President for the Criminal Defence Lawyers' Association; staunch advocates for accused’s rights and due process.
It’s not bragging. We just want you to know we know what we’re doing, and that we can help you win!
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Our lawyers know how to win cases and will help you fight the charge.
Defend Your DUI lawyers have represented over 10,000 clients across Canada.
Impaired Driving Offences
Impaired Driving
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Impaired Driving refers to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drug, or any combination of the two that impairs a person’s ability to operate it safely.
Our client drove through a checkstop, indicated he had some drinks that evening, and was noted to have glassy mirrored eyes and a smell of alcohol on his breath. He failed the roadside breath test, blew .140 on the evidentiary instrument, and was charged with impaired driving and driving over .08.
Once we were retained, we set the matter for trial and filed a motion alleging a violation of our client’s Constitutional rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Days before trial, we successfully negotiated the withdrawal of all charges.
Successful Result: Charges Withdrawn; No Criminal Record.
Impaired Driving and Over .08
Disclaimer: All results of cases handled by the lawyer/firm are not provided. The results provided are not necessarily representative of results obtained by the lawyer/firm or of the experience of all clients or others with the lawyer/firm. Every case is different, and each client’s case must be evaluated and handled on its own merits.
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We conduct a detailed review of the documents you have received from the police as well as the circumstances of the DUI.
We will be sure to also explain the court process, our flexible fee structure, and what we can do to help. That way you can make an informed decision about next steps.
We conduct a detailed review of the documents you have received from the police as well as the circumstances of the DUI.
We will be sure to also explain the court process, our flexible fee structure, and what we can do to help. That way you can make an informed decision about next steps.
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Fight your charge with support from an experienced criminal defence team.
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I dealt with Justin on a matter that had criminal charges pending. i was facing heavy fines, possible jail time, and a criminal record. Justin was very professional in the handling of my case, and kept me informed every step of the way. He laid out the possible outcomes so there would be no surprises. Justin was able to get all these charges down to the equivalent of a traffic ticket. I have no criminal record, no jail time and the fine was quite reasonable. I am very thankful to this firm for getting me out of this mess. I also have been laid off due to covid so this firm has been very understanding and we have made a payment arrangement for my fees.
S.R.
No jail time...
Wow! When I thought myself to be at the lowest of lows, Justin and his team proficiently navigated the legal system that was unbelievably easy to follow. I couldn't recommend Justin Marchand more; he's personable and has an unmatched ability to relate. Carry on, good sir!
Anonymous
Unmatched ability...
Justin Marchand was extremely knowledgeable, kind and helped me achieve the best possible outcome. It was a long (3 year) process, and Justin helped me navigate every step. I cannot speak highly enough about Justin and would recommend him to anyone requiring legal counsel.
S.M.
Recommend him...
I started dealing with Justin Marchand about a year ago. He listened to my queries. He was super calm and able to answer all my questions. My trial was in early January. We met few times around holiday rush. We sat down in details about my trail as i have never gone to court prior to this. He was super confident that we are gonna win. He was able to drop all my charges including criminal charge. I am a free man now. Justin is super organized and knows what he is doing and very easy to deal with. I am super glad he represented and over the moon that all my charges are dropped. Thanks Justin Marchand. You did well.
S.S.
My charges are dropped...
80 mg and Over DUI
80mg and Over DUI refers to driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level exceeding 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood.
Failure to Comply with a Breath Demand DUI
Failure to comply with a breath demand refers to not blowing hard enough or blowing improperly into an alcohol breath testing device.
Refusal to Comply with a Breath Demand DUI
Refusal to comply with a breath demand refers to verbalizing an intention not to proceed with breath testing.
Refusal to Comply with a Demand for Blood or Urine DUI
Refusal to comply with a demand for blood or urine refers to verbalizing an intention not to allow the taking of either blood or urine.
Care or Control DUI
Care or control refers to a situation of being in physical control of a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drug, even if the vehicle is not in motion.
DUI Defence Strategy
We formulate an action plan designed to protect your rights and interests and to achieve the best possible outcome in your impaired driving case.
The specific strategy employed will depend on the unique circumstances of your case, the evidence available, and your goals.
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Resolution or Trial
We work with the Crown Prosecutor to review the facts of your case and to seek a resolution that is in your best interests.
If we can’t convince the prosecutor to agree to the result we desire, we will present every defence possible at trial.
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Disclaimer: All the reviews listed on this website are from real people helped by our lawyers, but their identities have been restricted to initials for privacy reasons. We work hard for each and every client and would like the chance to add you to our list of satisfied customers. However, not every case we handle results in a review, and the reviews provided are not necessarily representative of all results obtained by the lawyer/firm or of the experience of all clients or others with the lawyer/firm.
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After malicious accusations lead to charges being filed against my father, Justin was hired to represent him. From the beginning, Justin was calm and collected and walked us through a process that we had never been through before. During the trial, he kept our spirits up, and then assured us that everything would be fine. Justin made sure those of us who testified were well prepared. He analyzed the situation, and was extremely accurate in his description of the final outcome. Justin seemed to know exactly what the judge was thinking, even though she was sequestered in her chambers preparing her decision. I will never forget that everything he said the judge would address she did. It was uncanny how Justin knew what the outcome would be. My parents and I will never forget what Justin did for us. Thank you ever so much, Justin, for making an awful experience one that we were able to overcome.
B.J.
He kept our spirits up...
Justin Marchand I cannot thank you enough for completely dismissing my case. I can tell you worked hard for our win. I trust your firm knows you are incredible, I hope they continue to value your expertise! I was charged with a refusal to blow and after interviewing many lawyers my odds were looking like a loss and that if I'm extremely lucky I may get away with a careless. Mr. Marchand saw all sorts of angles on the case. I had hope but still thought it was a difficult task. A difficult task indeed during the trial process, with the judge and police officers on as witnesses making it that much more difficult. I also heard Oshawa was the most difficult place to win a trial, so I came prepared thinking I would be losing my license for the next few months. I was extremely surprised and thrilled the judge ultimately said "not guilty"... I highly recommend him to fight your DUI charges!
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I highly recommend him...
Our client was charged with impaired driving and driving over .08 after he was pulled over for speeding and failed a roadside alcohol screening test.
We immediately set his case for trial and reviewed the evidence against him. We identified several breaches of C.R.’s Constitutional Rights during the police investigation and filed a written complaint with the Crown Prosecutor and Judge. Shortly before trial we successfully persuaded the prosecutor that the breaches were so serious that dropping the charges was warranted.
Successful Result: Charges Withdrawn; No Criminal Record.
Impaired Driving and Over .08
Our client was stopped by the RCMP after being observed driving erratically. He had an odour of alcohol on his breath, blood shot eyes, and admitted drinking beer earlier in the day. He failed the roadside breath test, provided further breath samples at the RCMP station, and was charged with impaired driving and driving over .08.
Once we were retained, we carefully reviewed the allegations and found what we believed to be a fatal flaw in the RCMP investigation. We negotiated a withdrawal of all charges on our client’s very first court appearance.
Successful Result: Charges Withdrawn; No Criminal Record.
Impaired Driving and Over .08
An anonymous civilian called the police to report that our client’s vehicle was being driven erratically. The police located him and noticed that he was unable to maintain the lane and that he was speeding. They pulled our client over and requested that he provide a roadside breath sample, which he failed. Our client was taken to the detachment and he was ultimately charged with impaired driving, driving while over the legal limit, and dangerous driving.
We immediately requested and conducted a thorough review of our client’s disclosure. We set his matter for trial. We identified serious violations of our client’s Charter right to counsel and convinced the Crown that they would not be able to secure a conviction. The Crown withdrew our client’s charges on the morning of trial.
Successful Result: Charges Withdrawn; No Criminal Record.
Impaired Driving and Over .08
Our client was charged with impaired driving and driving while his blood alcohol concentration was over the legal limit after the police attended in response to a report that our client was involved in a single motor vehicle collision. Several civilian witnesses identified our client as the driver of the vehicle in question. Our client was arrested and taken to the detachment, where he provided breath samples that were over the legal limit.
Upon being retained, we immediately requested and reviewed our client’s disclosure. We identified several violations of our client’s Charter-protected interests. With our client’s instructions, we set the matter for trial. After one day of trial where we got the evidence that we needed from the Crown’s witnesses to later argue that our client should be acquitted, the Crown directed a stay of proceedings.
Successful Result: Charges Withdrawn; No Criminal Record.
Impaired Driving and Over .08
Our client was pulled over after rolling through a stop sign and had to provide a mandatory alcohol screening breath sample. His roadside breath sample resulted in a “fail”. Our client was arrested and taken to the detachment where he provided breath samples that were over the legal limit.
Our client was charged with impaired driving and driving while over the legal limit. Upon being retained, we thoroughly reviewed the disclosure package and identified a number of violations of our client’s right to counsel under the Charter. We contacted the Crown Prosecutor and outlined all the violations. Ultimately, we convinced the Crown Prosecutor that we would be successful at excluding evidence at trial as a result of these Charter breaches. The Crown stayed our client’s charges as a result of our advocacy and attention to detail.
Successful Result: Charges Withdrawn; No Criminal Record.
Impaired Driving and Over .08
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