Criminal and Provincial Driving Defence
Broadway Law defends Criminal Code driving allegations and serious charges under Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act. The right strategy depends on the exact offence, the evidence, and what happened before, during, and after the stop.
Driving Matters We Defend
Our work includes impaired driving, over 80 mg, refusal or failure to comply with a demand, dangerous driving, and careless driving allegations. Some are criminal charges; others proceed as provincial offences with different procedures and consequences.
Evidence We Review
- The legal basis for the stop or police interaction
- Screening, breath, blood, or drug demands and the timing of each step
- Body-worn video, cruiser video, witness accounts, officer notes, and testing records
- Access to counsel, statements, operation or care-and-control evidence, and disclosure gaps
- Licence deadlines, administrative suspensions, and the court route shown on the documents
Why Early Review Matters
Dash-camera footage, nearby video, receipts, phone records, vehicle data, and witness memories may be lost with time. A prompt review can also identify separate licence or ticket deadlines that do not wait for the criminal case.
The Stakes Go Beyond Court
Depending on the allegation, consequences may include a criminal record, fines, driving prohibitions or licence suspensions, insurance and employment problems, and possible custody. Careless driving is generally a provincial offence, while impaired, over 80, refusal, and dangerous operation are Criminal Code matters.
How Broadway Law Prepares the Defence
We identify the live issues early, preserve important evidence, explain the process in plain language, and prepare the case for resolution, motion, or trial.
This page provides general information, not legal advice. Every case depends on its facts and the law in force at the relevant time.