Driving defence lawyer
in Ontario and Quebec

Have you received a ticket for an offence related to the Highway Safety Code? If you only have a few demerit points left and you believe you have a defence against the charges, call Pierre M. Gauthier and Meghann Tousignant Attorneys.

Any person driving a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol is liable to a criminal conviction. The penalties vary according to the accused's background. Discuss your case with the team at Gauthier & Tousignant Avocats Inc. in order to receive a proper defence in court.

Were you arrested for driving during a period when a judge prohibited you from driving a motor vehicle? If so, you will face a charge of driving during a period of prohibition, as defined in Section 259 of the Criminal Code, and risk a maximum of five years in prison. Call Gauthier & Tousignant Avocats Inc. to discuss your options.

According to Section 252 of the Criminal Code, you are guilty of hit and run if you fail to stop your vehicle or refuse to give your name and address if you are involved in a motor vehicle accident. You may also be held responsible if you do not offer assistance to a person who is injured or in need of assistance. The maximum sentence for a hit and run offence is five years in prison. Be sure to consult with Pierre M. Gauthier or Meghann Tousignant if you face such charges.

Section 249 of the Criminal Code defines dangerous driving as driving a vehicle in a manner that is dangerous to the public, taking into consideration the nature and condition of the vehicle, the use of the vehicle and the intensity of traffic. This ambiguous definition allows your attorney to rely on mitigating factors to increase your chances of being acquitted.