Experienced DUI Defence in Maple Ridge
Facing a DUI, impaired driving charge, or roadside driving prohibition can affect your licence, your work, and your everyday life almost immediately.
Our Maple Ridge office gives you access to experienced criminal defence support close to home, with additional service available through our Langley office.We help you understand what happened, what deadlines apply, and what options may be available to protect your rights and your future.
Clear, Experienced Impaired Driving Defence
Being stopped for suspected impaired driving can be stressful and confusing. You may leave the roadside with your licence taken away, your vehicle impounded, paperwork from police, or a future court date.
You may also be dealing with more than one legal process.
In British Columbia, an impaired driving matter can involve a provincial driving prohibition through RoadSafetyBC, a criminal investigation or charge, or both. These processes are separate, which means dealing with one does not necessarily resolve the other.
LAWHUB helps you understand exactly what you are facing. We review the documents you received, explain the legal process in plain language, identify important deadlines, and develop a strategy based on the circumstances of your case.
Why Choose LAWHUB for a DUI or Impaired Driving Matter?
We approach every case individually. There is no one-size-fits-all DUI defence. The right strategy depends on the evidence, the type of prohibition or charge, the police investigation, and your personal circumstances.
- Free 30-minute consultation to understand your needs
- Experienced criminal law guidance in British Columbia
- Careful review of police and RoadSafetyBC documents
- Strategic, results-focused representation
- Local legal support from our Maple Ridge office
DUI and Impaired Driving Legal Services
Whether you have been handed a roadside prohibition or a criminal impaired driving charge, our team can help you understand the legal issues in front of you.
Immediate Roadside Prohibitions
Criminal Impaired Driving Charges
Refusal or Failure to Provide a Sample
Driving Prohibitions and Licence Consequences
Police Evidence and Disclosure Review
Vehicle Impoundment and Roadside Seizure
Our DUI Defence Process
- Free 30-minute consultation
- Identify urgent deadlines
- Review the evidence
- Explain your options
- Build a strategy
- Represent you through the process
DUI and Impaired Driving FAQs
Is DUI the same as impaired driving in BC?
“DUI” is a commonly searched term, but Canadian criminal legislation generally refers to impaired operation and related offences rather than using DUI as the formal name of the offence.
If you have been told you are facing a DUI, the first step is determining whether you received a provincial driving prohibition, a criminal charge, or both.
How quickly should I contact a lawyer after a roadside prohibition?
As soon as possible. Some RoadSafetyBC driving prohibitions have a seven-day deadline to apply for a review. Waiting can affect your ability to challenge the prohibition through that process.
Bring every document you received so we can identify the applicable deadlines.
Does a driving prohibition mean I have a criminal record?
Not necessarily.
A provincial roadside driving prohibition and a criminal conviction are different things. Whether you are also facing a criminal charge depends on what occurred during the investigation and the steps taken by police.
Can an impaired driving conviction affect my driver's licence?
Yes. A conviction for the primary impaired-driving or refusal offences under the Criminal Code includes a court-ordered driving prohibition. The length depends on factors including whether there are previous qualifying convictions.
There may also be separate provincial licensing requirements.
What should I bring to my first consultation?
Bring everything you were given, including:
- Notice of Driving Prohibition
- Vehicle impoundment documents
- Appearance notice or court paperwork
- Police documents
- Any correspondence from RoadSafetyBC
- Your upcoming court dates
- Notes about what you remember from the traffic stop
Do not worry if you are not sure what each document means. We will go through it with you.
Facing a DUI or Driving Prohibition ?
If you received a driving prohibition, were charged with impaired driving, or are unsure what the paperwork from police means, speak with our team.
Book your free 30-minute consultation with a DUI lawyer serving Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Langley, and the Fraser Valley.