Charged with impaired driving in London or nearby? I defend DUI cases on the road, the water, and the trails. From city RIDE checks to 401/402 stops and weekend boating trips, I know the local process at 80 Dundas Street and how to protect your licence, record, and reputation. Call for a confidential consult today
DEFENDING DUI CHARGES ACROSS LONDON
London is one of Southwestern Ontario’s busiest hubs, home to Western, Fanshawe, and a thriving professional community. Police run regular impaired checks across the city and on surrounding highways. Inside London, the London Police Service operates RIDE programs, while the OPP focuses on highways like the 401 and 402 and rural routes.
Where Your Case Is Heard
Most impaired cases are heard at the Ontario Court of Justice, 80 Dundas Street, London. I’ve appeared here for years and understand the timelines and procedures that shape DUI files in this courthouse.
Why London Clients Also Need Boating & Off‑Road DUI Defence
Many Londoners spend summer weekends on Lake Huron (Grand Bend, Bayfield) or Lake Erie (Port Stanley, Long Point), and winter on snowmobile trails. Under the Criminal Code, boating while impaired carries the same criminal consequences as driving a car, and enforcement ramps up in summer and on holidays.
Common scenarios include:
- RIDE stop downtown or near campus on a weekend
- OPP checkpoint or traffic stop on the 401/402 corridors
- Boating back to the dock after a day on Lake Huron or Lake Erie
- Morning‑after driving when alcohol or THC remains in your system
- Snowmobile or ATV use after casual drinks on private property or trails
What Happens Immediately After You’re Charged
An impaired charge in Ontario triggers:
- Immediate 90‑day driver’s licence suspension
- Roadside vehicle impoundment for 7 days
- Fingerprinting and photographs at the station
- A first court date at 80 Dundas Street (or the court serving where you were charged)
Call now before your first appearance. Early advice helps protect your privileges and your options.
The Stakes for Professionals and Students
A conviction risks a criminal record, a minimum one‑year licence suspension, fines, interlock, higher insurance, travel limits, and potential employment or academic issues. Reputation matters in a connected city, and police services, including the OPP, frequently publish names of people charged, despite the presumption of innocence.
How I Build a Defence
Every case turns on its facts. I assess:
- Lawfulness of the stop or checkpoint
- Screening and breath test procedures and device reliability
- Timing, continuity, and admissibility of samples
- Whether your Charter rights were respected
- Evidence gaps that can justify exclusion or a withdrawal
Some matters resolve without a criminal record; others go to trial. You’ll get clear options and a strategy that fits your goals.
Serving London and Surrounding Communities
I represent clients charged in: London, St. Thomas, Exeter, Strathroy, Komoka, Dorchester, Lucan, Woodstock, and cottage‑corridor communities tied to Lake Huron and Lake Erie. I can often appear for you to reduce time away from work or school.
Charged on the road, water, or trails? Call today for a confidential consultation. Acting quickly can protect your licence and your future.
Wherever you are in Ontario, our DUI Lawyer Christopher Avery comes to you in person. We travel to your location and support you in Court to help you fight your DUI charge.
Charged with impaired driving, over 80, or another criminal driving offence in London? Your case will be heard at the London Courthouse at 80 Dundas Street shown below.
We handle all administrative appearances for you, though you may need to attend your trial or resolution date in person.
LONDON COURTHOUSE
80 Dundas street, London ON N6A 6A3
