DUI Lawyer Toronto

Toronto Lawyer Defends Your Impaired Driving and Driving Over 80 Charges

Being charged with “drinking and driving” or DUI (driving under the influence) such as impaired driving, driving over 80 or refusing a breath sample is a criminal matter in Canada governed by the Criminal Code. Daniel Brown has extensive experience representing people facing impaired driving, over 80  and refusing a breath sample charges. He understands that the consequences of a drinking and driving conviction may have a significant impact on a person’s ability to work, travel and gain future employment due to the harsh sanctions imposed on all drivers found guilty of these types of crimes.

Daniel Brown always stays on top of the legal issues and law pertaining to DUI defences. In fact, Daniel has authored comprehensive articles on the topic of defending drinking and driving charges for various legal journals including “For the Defence” a publication produced for members of the Criminal Lawyers Association, the largest specialty legal organization in Canada.

Recognized as a Criminal Law Specialist, Daniel Brown is often sought out by the media to comment on drinking and driving related cases making headlines. Follow these links for some recent examples:

• Canadian Lawyer Magazine, “New drinking and driving rules bring mandatory alcohol screening to Canada”
• CBC Metro Morning, “Tougher penalties for driving while high”
• CTV News,  “Supreme Court acquits Quebec man convicted of drunk driving”

If you are facing a drinking and driving related charge and are in need of an impaired driving, over 80, or DUI lawyer, immediately contact Daniel Brown at (416) 297-7200 for a consultation. Please continue reading below to learn more about defending drinking and driving charges in Toronto, Ontario.

Daniel Brown – Lead Counsel

A graduate of Queen’s University Law School, one of the country’s leading law faculties, Daniel commenced practicing criminal law more than a decade ago at Pinkofskys LLP ‐ Canada’s largest criminal defence firm. He opened his own firm in 2008. Daniel is among an elite group of defence lawyers certified as a criminal law specialist by the Law Society of Ontario, the governing body of Ontario lawyers. This rare certification guarantees that the recipient is, “recognized and experienced in his or her field of law and has maintained exemplary standards of professional practice.”

Daniel is a seasoned and highly skilled criminal defence lawyer. With his office located in close proximity to several key courthouses in downtown Toronto, he routinely represents clients charged with everything from domestic assault and drug possession, to impaired driving, sexual assault and murder. Daniel has appeared at all levels of court in the Province of Ontario, including Ontario Court of Justice, Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Much of Daniel’s legal practice is focused on representing people who are strangers to the justice system. He quite often represents successful professionals who have found themselves in unfortunate and unfamiliar circumstances. Daniel Brown is a widely recognized authority on defending sexual offence allegations. His legal textbook on Prosecuting and Defending Sexual Offence Cases is sold across Canada and is often consulted by judges, prosecutors and other defence lawyers working on similar cases.

In his capacity as Vice President of the Criminal Lawyers Association, Daniel has been at the forefront of efforts to improve the criminal justice system and to educate the public about its strengths and weaknesses. He is also a member of the Law Society of Ontario, The Advocates Society, The Toronto Lawyers Association, the Ontario Bar Association and Innocence Canada (Formerly the Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted).

You can contact Daniel Brown at 416-297-7200 or send a text message to his cell phone at 416-898-2097 to discuss how he can assist you with your criminal law related problem.