DUI Charges in Milton
If you have been charged with impaired driving, over 80, refusal to provide a breath sample, dangerous driving, and care and control in Milton, the consequences are serious. A first offence DUI carries a mandatory minimum $1,000 fine and one-year driving prohibition. Second offence: 30 days jail. Third offence: 120 days jail. Maximum: 10 years imprisonment by indictment.
The Milton courthouse at 491 Steeles Avenue East serves all of Halton Region, including Milton, Oakville, Burlington, and Halton Hills. Halton Regional Police patrols the region. Milton is one of Canada's fastest-growing communities, and the courthouse has seen increasing case volumes as the population grows. Ryan Handlarski regularly appears at this courthouse and has secured acquittals at trial in serious matters.
How We Defend DUI Charges
Every dui case is different, but experienced defence lawyers look for weaknesses in the Crown’s case at every stage. Common defence strategies include:
- Charter challenges to the traffic stop or arrest
- Breathalyzer maintenance and calibration errors
- Right to counsel violations under s. 10(b)
- Challenging the grounds for the breath demand
- Exclusion of evidence under s. 24(2) of the Charter
- Challenging care and control presumptions
The Court Process in Milton
Criminal charges in Milton are heard at the Milton Courthouse. Your first appearance will typically be scheduled within a few weeks of being charged. At that appearance, your lawyer will receive disclosure (the Crown’s evidence against you) and begin assessing the strength of the case.