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Roadside Stops & Your Rights: plain-language guides from Toronto DUI lawyer Jonathan Lapid — 8 articles drawn from 25 years of defending impaired-driving charges in GTA courts.
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Roadside Stops & Your RightsHow Long Can a Breathalyzer Detect Alcohol?The real window depends on factors most people overlook. Learn what affects your BAC and what it means for your case.
Roadside Stops & Your RightsWhat Happens at a RIDE Checkpoint in Ontario?At a RIDE checkpoint, police can demand a roadside breath sample from any lawfully stopped driver. See what officers ask, your rights and what leads to arrest.
Roadside Stops & Your RightsBAC Alcohol Monitoring Tests in Canada (2026 UPDATE)What types of alcohol monitoring tests are there, except for BAC? What are the main consequences of impaired driving? Read here!
Roadside Stops & Your RightsCan You Refuse a Breathalyzer Test in Canada in 2025? (2026 UPDATE)A lot of people ask whether or not you can refuse a breathalyzer test in Canada in 2026. Find out more about your rights and consequences.
Roadside Stops & Your RightsWhat Is The DUI Arrest Procedure In Canada?Being convicted of a DUI is probably the last thing you want to be dealing with after a fun night out with friends. What’s the arrest procedure in Canada?
Roadside Stops & Your RightsA Perfect Storm – DUI Lawyer’s Opinion on MAS During Every Roadside StopSignificant changes for Toronto and GTA drivers! Learn why you must pass MAS during EVERY traffic stop and get 2025 tips from a DUI lawyer.
Roadside Stops & Your RightsCan You Call a Lawyer During a DUI Stop in Ontario?If you’re pulled over, learn exactly when you have the right to call a lawyer during a DUI stop, because timing is everything.
Roadside Stops & Your RightsThe Worst Things You Can Say to a Police Officer During a DUI Stop in TorontoYour words always matter. If you are ever pulled over, keep in mind the worst things you can say to a police officer during a DUI stop.