DUI Lawyer Peterborough - Defence for Driving, Over 80, Refusal, and Boating Charges

Why a DUI Charge in Peterborough Demands Immediate Action

Peterborough is a vibrant city at the heart of the Kawarthas, surrounded by lakes, winding highways, and busy summer traffic. The Ontario Court of Justice at 70 Simcoe Street handles all local impaired cases, with files prosecuted by the Peterborough Crown Attorney’s office. Whether you were stopped in the city, leaving a cottage, or operating a boat on the Kawartha Lakes, the stakes are high.

A DUI conviction can mean:

• A criminal record
• A one-year minimum driving prohibition
• Fines and court costs
• Ignition interlock requirements
• Insurance increases and employment issues
• Travel restrictions, including to the U.S.

Common Charges Our DUI Lawyers Defend in Peterborough

Our firm regularly defends clients charged with:

• Impaired driving by alcohol or drugs
• Over 80 (BAC above 80 mg)
• Refusal or failure to provide a breath sample
• Impaired boating on the Kawartha Lakes
• Care or control offences

Many charges stem from RIDE programs on Highway 115, Highway 7, County Road 28, or rural roads around Buckhorn, Bridgenorth, Lakefield, and Ennismore. In the summer, OPP and Peterborough Police patrol both land and waterways, especially on long weekends and during festivals.

Local Knowledge – A Strategic Advantage

We’ve appeared at the Peterborough courthouse for years, dealing with both city police and OPP files. Understanding how the local Crown’s office handles impaired charges allows us to identify opportunities for reduced charges or even acquittals.

Our defence work has included:

• Challenging the legality of traffic stops and vessel boardings
• Identifying breaches of Charter rights, including immediate access to counsel
• Questioning the reliability and admissibility of breath and blood results
• Exposing procedural or evidentiary weaknesses that can change the outcome

DUI Defence for All Backgrounds – From Students to Cottagers

Peterborough’s client base is diverse:

• Trent University students concerned about the impact of a criminal record on their career
• Kawartha Lakes cottagers and boaters facing seasonal enforcement
• Local professionals and business owners with reputations at stake
• Visitors from the GTA charged while travelling through cottage country

In a smaller community, news of a DUI charge can spread quickly. Discretion and strategic handling are essential.

Protecting Your Licence, Record, and Reputation

Every DUI case is unique. We take the time to review disclosure in detail, consult experts where necessary, and build a strategy that fits your circumstances. Some cases resolve without trial; others require a vigorous defence in court.

Early legal advice matters. The sooner we are involved, the more options we can preserve.

Serving Peterborough and the Kawarthas, including:

• Lakefield
• Bridgenorth
• Buckhorn
• Ennismore
• Norwood
• Millbrook
• Havelock
• Apsley

Call now to discuss your DUI, Over 80, refusal, or impaired boating charge. Discreet, strategic legal advice is available before you make your next move.