Nextlaw - Ontario's Stunt Driving, DUI & U.S. Waiver Law Firm

Here are 5 tips for finding the best DUI lawyer to get you the best outcome from your DUI case. - These 5 tips are legit (I'm an experienced lawyer). - These are the tips I've given over the years to family, friends and contacts when asked about finding a great lawyer. - Without exception, my contacts always thank me for sharing these 5 tips. Tip #1 - Experience Choose a Lawyer that has experience with DUI charges. - DUI is a serious charge with severe consequences.   - DUI charge is technical in nature, and opportunities to get the best outcome often lie in the fine details of your case.   - It's been my experience that lawyers who are not experienced with DUI cases may miss those small details that can make the difference in winning or losing your case. Tip #2 - Existing Relationship with the Crown Your DUI case will be handled in the courts by a Crown whose job is to convict you. - That Crown is different in every court. And every Crown has d...

Here are 5 tips for finding the best Lawyer to get you the best outcome for your Drive While Suspended charge. - These 5 tips are legit (I'm an experienced lawyer). - These are the tips I've given over the years to family, friends and contacts when asked about finding a great lawyer. - Without exception, my contacts always thank me for sharing these 5 tips. Tip #1 - Experience Choose a Lawyer that has experience with Drive While Suspended charge. - Drive While Suspended is a serious charge with severe consequences, including a mandatory 6-month driving suspension and, in some cases, jail time.   - It's been my experience that lawyers who are not experienced with Drive While Suspended cases may miss the details that can make the difference in winning or losing your case. Tip #2 - Existing Relationship with the Prosecutor-  Your Drive While Suspended case will be handled in the courts by a Prosecutor whose job is to convict you. - That Prosecutor is diffe...

You have a good driving record.  You have a job.  You have a family.  You have responsibilities.  Your life revolves around you driving, whether it be for any of the above factors.  But you just got a No Insurance charge in Ontario, and you don't know what to do now. Everything I read about No Insurance penalties is freaking me out The penalties and fines can be severe.  Not just for your car or insurance, but for your civil liberties and bank account.  You run the possibility of a minimum fine of $5,000 plus court costs of 25% - for a HUGE total of $6,250.  You won't even know which penalties the prosecutor will be asking for until you arrive in court on your appearance date.  And even then, you haven't even seen the Province's evidence against you.  It's a lot to take in at once. Relax.  Focus on one thing at a time The first thing you have to worry about is getting your insurance fixed.  Call your insurance company or your broker and get your policy reins...

What Actually Matters in a Stunt Driving Case: Why Most People Focus on the Wrong Things When facing stunt driving charges under Section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act, most defendants waste time worrying about issues that are completely irrelevant to their case outcome. Legal representative Jon Cohen of Nextlaw, Ontario's premier stunt driving lawyer, has analyzed thousands of cases to identify what actually determines success or failure in stunt driving defence. With stunt driving charges reaching 27,686 annually across Ontario in 2024, defendants consistently focus on minor concerns while ignoring the only factor that truly matters: avoiding the devastating 1-3 year license suspension. Jon Cohen's comprehensive analysis reveals that demerit points, insurance rates, and fines are meaningless distractions when facing a conviction that removes your driving privileges entirely. The Only Thing That Matters: Avoiding License Suspension Legal representative Jon Cohen empha...

Understanding the DUI Legal Process in Canada: A Simple Guide If you find yourself charged with a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or impaired driving in Canada, you're likely to have several questions. A common concern is, "how long does a DUI case take?" This blog simplifies the legal process, breaking down each stage into easy-to-understand steps. Facing the Initial Procedures: Mandatory Fingerprinting and Photos After being charged with a DUI, you will receive several documents from the police. Among them is a crucial document scheduling your appointment for fingerprinting and photos at the police station. Remember, attendance isn't optional - missing this appointment may lead to additional charges. Preparing for the 'First Appearance' Court Date After the fingerprinting process, you'll be summoned to court for your 'first appearance'. This isn't your trial date, rather the first formal occasion you'll stand before the court ...

The Seriousness of Stunt Driving for G2 Drivers As a G2 driver in Ontario, facing stunt driving charges is a matter of grave concern. The Moving Ontarians More Safely Act 2021 has intensified penalties, reflecting the severity of this offense. It's vital to understand the heightened risks and consequences you face as a novice driver. Defining Stunt Driving in Ontario Stunt driving encompasses various dangerous behaviors on the road. In Ontario, this includes: - Excessive speeding: 50 km/h or more over the limit where the limit is above 80 km/h. - Engaging in racing, tire squealing, burnouts, and other reckless driving practices. - More obscure offenses like "ghost riding the whip" or driving with someone in the trunk. Tailored Penalties for G2 Drivers If you hold a G2 license, the penalties for stunt driving are notably harsher due to your inexperience: - Immediate 30-day license suspension and 14-day vehicle impoundment upon arrest. - Upon conviction:...

Yes, the penalties for a Stunt Driving charge in Ontario are severe.  Stunt Driving may be a charge under the Highway Traffic Act, but it is very different than your average speeding ticket.  The consequences of a regular speeding ticket will affect your insurance rates, but life goes on.  Stunt Driving in Ontario, on the other hand, can ruin your insurance completely, leaving you without the ability to drive.  This can have dire impact on your ability to work, take care of your family, and earn income.  It's that serious. Even if you are younger, it will stain your driving record, making it hard to get proper insurance rates as you get older. Bottom line?  You need help to minimize the penalties of a Stunt Driving charge in the Ontario courts.  But first, you need to understand the penalties that are available to the Province in a Stunt Driving charge. Fines The minimum fine for a Stunt Driving charge is $2,000.  That is the MINIMUM.  This means that the prosecutor, if t...

COVID-19, DUI, Police Treatment and the Charter I'm Dan Joffe, Criminal Lawyer in Ontario. Iust want to do a short video on COVID, safety precautions all in the context of DUI charges. Here's a real client story... So I had a client that was charged with a DUI with impaired.   And when the client was pulled over by the Police, he was asked to give a breathalyzer. He complied but now because of COVID and saliva regarding breathalyzer test, there obviously were safety precautions taken by the Police. Now, let's think about those precautions in the context of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. I've done many detailed videos on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and how this impacts your charges and the potential to get your charges withdrawn. But in short, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms has specific rules that the Police must follow as they prosecute the case against you. And those rules touch every part of your case from the minute of your first interacti...

It's so important to get DUI / Impaired legal advice When you retain a lawyer, obviously, our job is to do the best that we can for you and hopefully get your charges withdrawn and get the absolute best outcome for you. But that first initial meeting that you have with a lawyer is really, really important. What we're trying to do is get all the relevant facts from you. And we try and take those facts and we put them in the context of your charges - in the context of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Analyzing Your Evidence There's a lot of things that we need to do to analyze your case. To get the most out of your meeting and for you to learn a lot about your charges and what those charges mean in the context of the facts of your case, it's important to accurately describe to your lawyer what, in fact, happened when you were charged. Meet with a lawyer sooner rather than later Now, what I always recommend is to sit down as soon as you can, after the charges ...

Below is the ultimate guide to understanding what the court room will look like when you have to appear for Stunt Driving, No Insurance or Drive Suspended Charges. Step 1 - Line up to check-in with the Prosecutor When you arrive at court, it is generally based on a "first-come / first-serve" basis. This means that you form a line starting near the prosecutor, and it can run right outside the court room, and sometimes, depending on how busy, right outside the court house. When it is your turn, you approach the prosecutor, and they will give you your options, evidence, etc. Once you are done with the prosecutor, you take a seat in the public area of the courtroom (if available). Step 2 - The Court Clerk will announce the entrance of the Justice of the Peace You will be asked to stand up (rise) while the Justice of the Peace enters. Once the Justice sits, you may sit as well. Step 3 - The prosecutor will begin to call the cases in the order in which they were checked-i...