DUI Lawyer Owen Sound - Impaired Driving Defence in Grey and Bruce Counties

Where your case is heard

DUI charges from Owen Sound, Grey County, and Bruce County are heard at the Ontario Court of Justice, 611 9th Avenue East, Owen Sound. This courthouse serves as the legal hub for the region, including the Bruce Peninsula and Port Elgin.

How DUI charges arise in Owen Sound & area

Owen Sound sits at the base of the Bruce Peninsula, drawing cottagers, boaters, retirees, and tradespeople. Seasonal population surges bring increased OPP and Owen Sound Police patrols on:

• Highways into Port Elgin, Southampton, Sauble Beach, and Tobermory
• Rural roads connecting cottage areas and beaches
• Georgian Bay and inland lakes during boating season
• ATV and snowmobile trails in winter

Common scenarios include:

• Leaving a cottage, winery, or waterfront patio and driving home
• Being stopped at a summer or holiday RIDE checkpoint
• Boating after a few drinks on Georgian Bay
• Operating an ATV or snowmobile after alcohol or cannabis use
• Morning-after driving with alcohol still in your system

Bruce Power and high-stakes careers

The Bruce Power nuclear facility employs thousands of highly paid professionals and skilled tradespeople. A DUI charge can jeopardize employment, security clearances, and professional licences. We have long been the go-to DUI defence firm for Bruce Power workers, providing discreet, strategic representation to protect careers and reputations.

Charges we defend

• Alcohol-related offences: impaired operation, “Over 80,” care or control
• Drug-related offences: cannabis, prescription medication, other substances
• Refusal or failure to provide a breath or blood sample
• Boating DUIs on Georgian Bay and inland lakes
• Snowmobile and ATV DUIs in Grey-Bruce

Legal and personal consequences

A conviction can mean:

• Immediate licence suspension and a minimum one-year driving ban
• Ignition interlock and mandatory education or treatment programs
• Substantial fines and significant insurance increases
• A permanent criminal record and possible jail in serious or repeat cases
• Travel restrictions, including to the United States
• For non-citizens: potential immigration consequences, including inadmissibility or removal from Canada

In smaller communities, reputational harm can be as damaging as the legal penalty, especially for professionals, retirees, and those in sensitive industries.

Clients we represent

• Bruce Power employees and contractors
• Professionals, business owners, and executives
• Skilled trades serving regional industry
• Retirees and seasonal residents
• Tourists and weekend visitors to the Bruce Peninsula

How we build your defence

Every file begins with a complete disclosure review and a plan tailored to your facts. We examine:

• Whether the stop, vessel boarding, or RIDE checkpoint was lawful
• Whether your Charter rights, including the right to counsel, were respected
• The accuracy and timing of roadside and station testing
• The legal grounds for arrest and for any breath or blood demand
• Gaps, inconsistencies, or procedural errors that may justify excluding evidence

Even if a test shows you were over the legal limit, the Crown must prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. When the facts and law support it, outcomes can include withdrawals, reduced charges, or outright acquittals.

Serving Owen Sound, Grey-Bruce, and the Bruce Peninsula

We defend clients from Owen Sound, Port Elgin, Southampton, Sauble Beach, Tobermory, Meaford, Wiarton, Lion’s Head, Chatsworth, and across Grey and Bruce counties. Many charges originate in cottage country or recreational areas and proceed at the Owen Sound courthouse.

Facing a DUI in or around Owen Sound can follow you for years. The sooner we are involved, the more options you may have. Call 519-914-0134 now for a free, confidential case review.