Haileybury & Temisksaming Shores DUI Defence Lawyer

Haileybury, part of Temiskaming Shores, is a small Northern Ontario community on the shores of Lake Temiskaming. With busy highways like Highway 11 and Highway 65, and access to prime boating and snowmobile routes, the area sees steady traffic from locals, commuters, students, and seasonal visitors. This mix makes impaired driving charges a regular occurrence.

Where Your Case Will Be Heard

Impaired driving charges from Haileybury and surrounding areas are heard at the Ontario Court of Justice, 393 Main Street, Haileybury. I have defended clients in this courthouse and others across Northern Ontario for more than two decades, ensuring every case is prepared for local procedures and timelines.

Local Enforcement – Roads, Water, and Trails

The Temiskaming OPP detachment actively enforces impaired driving laws:

• Roads: RIDE programs on Highway 11, Highway 65, and rural routes.
• Waterways: Lake Temiskaming and nearby lakes see increased summer marine patrols.
• Trails: Winter snowmobile enforcement and seasonal ATV patrols target impaired operation.

These charges, whether on land, water, or trails carry the same criminal consequences.

Common Ways Charges Happen Here

Many clients are first-time offenders who misjudged their alcohol, cannabis, or mixed-substance limits. Common scenarios include:

• Driving home from a gathering in New Liskeard or Cobalt
• Boating back to the dock after a day on Lake Temiskaming
• Riding a snowmobile after a winter event
• Operating an ATV on rural trails after casual drinks
• Morning-after driving when alcohol or THC is still in your system
• Being stopped at a RIDE checkpoint or reported for erratic operation

What Happens Immediately After You’re Charged

An impaired driving or boating charge here triggers:

• Immediate 90-day driver’s licence suspension
• Roadside vehicle impoundment for seven days
• Fingerprinting and photographs at the police detachment
• A first court date at the Haileybury courthouse

From there, your case may proceed toward resolution or trial.

Why Charges Here Can Be More Damaging

In small, tight-knit communities like Haileybury, a DUI charge can have an outsized impact on your professional and personal reputation, especially as the OPP frequently publish names of people charged, despite the presumption of innocence. For high-profile clients and those in regulated professions, the stakes extend beyond court.

The Penalties if Convicted

Even a first offence can mean:

• A permanent criminal record
• Minimum one-year licence suspension (or marine prohibition)
• Mandatory ignition interlock (for motor vehicles)
• Fines and court costs
• Increased insurance premiums
• Employment and travel restrictions

How I Defend Haileybury DUI Cases

Every case is unique. I examine:

• Whether the stop, vessel boarding, or trail stop was lawful
• How roadside or approved screening device tests were administered
• Whether Charter rights were properly explained
• The accuracy and admissibility of certain test results
• Any procedural errors that could exclude evidence

Some cases resolve without trial; others require a full defence. My goal is to protect your record, your driving or boating privileges, and your future.

Serving Haileybury & the Temiskaming Shores Region

I represent clients from:

• Haileybury – Courthouse at 393 Main Street
• Cobalt & New Liskeard – Frequent commuter routes
• Dymond & rural Temiskaming – Backroad and highway enforcement
• Lake Temiskaming communities – Marine impaired patrols
• Northern Ontario trail systems – Snowmobile and ATV DUI charges

If you’ve been charged with a road, boating, or off-road DUI in Haileybury or Temiskaming Shores, call today for a confidential consultation. Acting quickly can protect your privileges and give you the best chance at a favourable outcome.