DUI Lawyers

A DUI conviction will have a major impact on your life. You will pay a heavy fine, experience a huge increase in your car insurance rates or be uninsurable, and you will be prohibited from being behind the wheel of a car for at least one year. If you rely on driving to get to work, or if you live in a rural area, you can’t afford to deal with the long-term impacts of a DUI conviction. When you weigh all the impacts on your life, you can see the importance of having an experienced DUI lawyer with a track record of success defending your DUI charges.

At Collett Read LLP in Hamilton, we bring unmatched experience in impaired driving laws, a track record of success, and a client-first approach to every case.

We defend all types of impaired driving charges, including:

• Impaired driving due to alcohol or drugs
• Driving over a 0.08 BAC
• Refusing or failing to provide a breath sample
• Care and control while impaired
• Impaired driving causing bodily harm or death of another

Even a roadside ‘fail’ or refusal can lead to criminal charges and automatic penalties. Having our team in your corner early can make a critical difference. If you’re facing any of these charges, please contact us immediately to defend your case.

A conviction for impaired driving can lead to:

• Immediate license suspension
• Hefty fines and court-imposed penalties
• Mandatory alcohol education or treatment programs
• Drastically higher insurance premiums
• Loss of employment or limited employment opportunities, if driving is required
• A permanent criminal record
• Restrictions on international travel

The penalties for a DUI conviction will significantly affect your quality of life. The legal team at Collett Read LLP is committed to helping you avoid these negative outcomes and help you through the stress and stigma these charges bring, regardless of guilt.

From the very first time we meet, we take time to understand your unique situation. Every case is different, and we consider your unique experience to properly craft a strong defence. Some things we consider:

• The details of the police stop
• Whether your Charter rights were violated
• How the breath or drug test was administered
• Your driving history and personal background

We don’t just challenge the evidence, we question the process. Every detail matters when your future is at stake.

We previously defended a case where a client was stopped by Hamilton Police and registered a “fail” during a roadside breath test. Our team investigated the circumstances, challenged the evidence, and successfully had the charges withdrawn by the Crown. The client walked away with no criminal record and a valid driver’s license.

This is just one of many DUI victories by Collett Read LLP. 

We’re proud to have helped so many people through some of the most difficult events of their lives. Seeing words like these is what drives our team to succeed.