Charged with a DUI in Windsor? Act Now

Why DUI Charges in Windsor Are Different

Windsor is Canada’s busiest border city, connected to Detroit by the Ambassador Bridge and Windsor-Detroit Tunnel. For many residents, visitors, and cross-border commuters, a DUI charge here carries unique consequences, including the potential loss of U.S. travel privileges, professional licensing risks, and lasting damage to your reputation.

Police and border agencies know Windsor’s strategic importance and actively monitor for impaired drivers. Charges can be laid by:

• Windsor Police Service — within city limits
• Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) — on the 401, rural Essex County, and surrounding highways
• Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and RCMP — in border-related incidents

The Stakes: Cross-Border Consequences

Even a first-time impaired driving conviction, whether for alcohol, cannabis, or refusal, can result in:

• Denial of entry to the U.S.
• Inadmissibility for work, family visits, or tourism
• NEXUS application denial or revocation
• Employment problems for jobs requiring cross-border mobility

For many Windsor residents, the ability to travel to Detroit is essential for business, family, and recreation. A strategic legal defence is the only way to protect that access.

Common Charges We Defend

We represent clients facing:

• Impaired Driving — alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs
• Over 80 — blood alcohol concentration over 0.08
• Refusal or Failure to Provide — breath or blood samples
• Care or Control — even if you weren’t driving
• Impaired Operation of a Vessel — boating on the Detroit River or Lake St. Clair
• Snowmobile or ATV Impairment — common in rural Essex County

Local Knowledge of the 200 Chatham Street Courthouse

All criminal impaired driving cases in Windsor and Essex County are heard at the Ontario Court of Justice, 200 Chatham Street East. This courthouse serves the entire county, including LaSalle, Tecumseh, Amherstburg, Kingsville, and Leamington.

Our defence team understands the local procedures, how cases move through this court, and the practices of the Crown’s office. We use that insight to craft tailored strategies, whether aiming for a withdrawal, reduction, or acquittal.

How We Build Your Defence

Every case is different. We examine:

• Whether the traffic stop or RIDE check was lawful
• If your Charter rights were respected
• Whether breath or blood samples were collected properly
• The reliability and procedural compliance with the correct testing process, whether breath, chemical or coordination
• Possible alternative resolutions to avoid a criminal conviction

Who We Defend in Windsor & Essex County

Our clients include:

• Cross-border commuters stopped en route to Detroit
• Visitors to Caesars Windsor, the waterfront, or downtown bars
• University of Windsor students facing licence loss
• Truck drivers and commercial operators with jobs at risk
• Boaters charged on Lake St. Clair or the Detroit River
• Rural drivers from LaSalle, Amherstburg, and Kingsville

Proven Results Across the Region

We have secured acquittals and reduced charges for clients from Windsor, LaSalle, Tecumseh, Amherstburg, Kingsville, and throughout Essex County. Each case is handled with discretion, urgency, and a focus on protecting both your legal and personal interests.

Act Now to Protect Your Future

If you’ve been charged with impaired driving in Windsor or Essex County, you need to act quickly. The right legal strategy can protect your ability to work, travel, and maintain your reputation. Call today for a confidential consultation and take the first step toward safeguarding your future.