Our lawyers help parents whose children have been charged with DUI offences in Ontario, Canada.

Parents can be sued by insurance companies and held financially liable if their child causes an accident while driving impaired (by drugs or alcohol).

A lot of the calls we receive are from parents looking to help their children who have been charged with DUI. This includes both adults (18+) and youths charged under the YCJA. Not only can the child obtain a criminal record if found guilty, the parents (or guardian) can also be sued civilly for losses paid out by insurers after DUI related accidents.

If your child is under 18 they are still subject to a possible adult criminal record and jail time. If 18+, they will receive an adult criminal record (conviction) if found guilty for DUI. The Criminal Code mandates a criminal record after DUI guilty findings even for first time offenders.

Just because your child was charged with a DUI by the police does not mean they will be found guilty.

Parents hire us to review the evidence (disclosure) against their children and look for problems with the Crown's case. Sometimes there are gaps in the file or evidence can be excluded for Charter violations. DUI cases can be reduced down to something non-criminal like an HTA driving offence or dropped (withdrawn) entirely, especially if we find problems with the Crown's evidence.

Parents of children charged with DUI offences in Ontario can be sued and held civilly liable for insurance payouts after an accident.

If your child is driving under your insurance policy you can be held personally liable for financial losses resulting from their DUI related accident. Impaired driving is a violation of all Ontario car insurance policies. While the insurer must pay out to cover party losses, they can then sue you (the policy holder) for what they paid out because your child was driving in violation of your policy.

Parents can also be sued by third party insurance companies if other vehicles were involved in the accident.

How often do insurers sue after impaired driving accidents?

Like any other party considering litigation, insurance companies are more likely to sue if they think you have assets they can recover against. If you own a home or have other known assets, they may be more likely to pursue litigation against you. They're also more likely to sue in cases where the accused has already been found guilty in criminal court.

If your child has been charged with a DUI offence anywhere in Ontario give us a call now at 647-228-5969. We help with both the criminal charges and civil liabilities.

You don't have to jeopardize your future or waste thousands of dollars on excessive legal fees. We provide effective and affordable lawyer representation for those charged with impaired driving throughout all of Ontario, Canada.

Have a skilled criminal lawyer who focuses on defending DUI charges protect you and your future from the consequences of a criminal record.




Are you a lawyer? If you are defending a impaired driving related case and are looking for expert advice regarding possible defences, case strategies, and information release management call us at: 647-228-5969.

Please note: We do not accept legal aid certificate cases. All clients are handled on a private retainer only.

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