At BW Criminal Law, we are Edmonton’s premier impaired driving defence team. With years of proven success and in-depth knowledge of impaired driving laws, we’ve handled hundreds of DUI cases successfully. Our team strategically challenges evidence, identifies procedural errors, and fights to protect your freedom and driving privileges.
Over 20 years of collective experience in DUI defence
1,000+ DUI cases resolved in our clients' favour
24/7 legal support, available when you need us most
As seasoned DUI defence lawyers in Edmonton, we’ve successfully handled cases ranging from routine roadside suspensions to complex DUI charges involving bodily harm and death.
Charged with driving impaired by alcohol, cannabis, or prescription medication? We know how to challenge everything from field sobriety tests to blood drug concentration analysis.
A BAC over the legal limit doesn’t automatically mean guilt. We scrutinize the breathalyzer equipment, testing procedures, and officer conduct to expose flaws.
Refusing a breath sample carries the same weight as a DUI conviction, but we know how to challenge unlawful demands and invalid roadside screening devices.
Blood drug concentration readings can be unreliable. Our DUI lawyers know how to dispute toxicology results and testing timelines to create a workable defence.
These cases carry serious jail time and a lifelong criminal record. Our track record includes defending clients facing DUI charges with aggravating factors like bodily harm or fatal collisions.
We regularly fight IRS suspensions, vehicle seizures, and administrative penalties. From IRS fails to refusal charges, we know the system and how to beat it.
If you’ve been arrested for impaired driving, it's crucial to remain calm and avoid admitting fault. Anything you say to law enforcement officers could be used against you. You have the right to remain silent until you speak to your lawyer.
Request a consultation with a DUI lawyer in Edmonton immediately. A knowledgeable impaired driving lawyer will help you understand your rights, explain the impaired driving laws, and begin building a strategic defence.
Ensure that you retain all documents related to your arrest, including breathalyzer certificates, any approved screening device results, and your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test results.
Under impaired driving laws, you may have a limited time to challenge administrative penalties such as immediate roadside sanctions or driver's licence suspension.
As an individual facing impaired driving charges, you are entitled to certain protections under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. A seasoned Edmonton DUI lawyer will ensure that law enforcement officers have adhered to the correct procedures during your arrest, potentially identifying violations that can benefit your case.
Impaired driving laws in Alberta are complex, and no two cases are the same. Whether you’ve received a roadside sanction or been charged with a criminal offence, we’ll clarify where you stand and what you can do next.
With deep knowledge of impaired driving laws and a strong local reputation, our Edmonton DUI lawyers build a strategic defence to protect your rights and driving future.
We scrutinize breath samples and blood alcohol test results for reliability, focusing on faulty breathalyzer equipment, calibration errors, and whether proper procedures were followed. A peace officer’s failure to provide or preserve calibration and maintenance certification can lead to a workable defence or dismissal.
Our team examines the conduct of police officers and law enforcement officers for potential breaches of your rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. If your detention or search violated due process, your impaired driving charges could be reduced or dismissed.
We represent clients facing both criminal charges and administrative penalties, including Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS). Whether in court or at a Saferoads Alberta hearing, our experienced lawyers work to protect your driving privileges and reputation.
We pursue all avenues to have your impaired driving conviction withdrawn or reduced. Whether that means disputing reasonable grounds for the stop, challenging roadside sanctions, or negotiating a lesser penalty under the Traffic Safety Act. Our goal is to preserve your record and avoid long-term consequences like license suspension, ignition interlock programs, or vehicle seizure.
Anny’s litigation skills and trial experience extend to impaired driving offences, where she fights for her clients’ rights and challenges procedural issues. She also assists clients through licence suspensions and appeals to minimize long-term impact.
Danielle has successfully defended clients facing impaired driving charges, including complex cases involving multiple sanctions. Her assertive courtroom presence and detailed knowledge of criminal defence ensure clients get comprehensive legal protection.
BW Law brings over five decades of combined experience in criminal law to the table, with a special focus on impaired driving cases. Our DUI defence team knows Alberta’s impaired driving laws inside and out. We offer straight answers, an aggressive strategy, and a legal team that’s available 24/7 to support you through every stage of your case.
A single impaired driving offence can put your driver’s licence, career, and reputation at risk. With the right DUI lawyer, you can fight back. Our DUI defence lawyers will guide you through the legal process, challenge your licence suspension, and help you navigate impaired driving charges confidently.
Impaired driving in Alberta includes both criminal offences and administrative penalties. The Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) program can impose penalties immediately at the roadside.
An IRS notice is not the same as a criminal conviction, but it can still affect your driver's license and future. In some cases, you'll be facing fines, automatic driving prohibitions, and vehicle seizures under Alberta's Traffic Safety Act.
Early action helps us build a stronger case. A BW Law impaired driving defence lawyer can challenge everything from the use of an approved screening device to whether there were valid, reasonable grounds for your stop.
A conviction could result in a permanent criminal record, court-ordered programs, or even jail time, especially if bodily harm or prior impaired driving offences are involved.
You may face heavy fines and mandatory licence suspension periods. In many cases, enrollment in the ignition interlock program is also required.
Your motor vehicle could be impounded immediately. Insurance premiums often skyrocket after drunk driving charges, making financial recovery difficult.
An impaired driving conviction can limit job opportunities, especially if your role involves driving or international travel. A record can also restrict entry into countries like the U.S.
One call can change everything. Get fast legal advice, strategic defence, and a team that fights like it’s their future on the line.
Schedule your private, 30-minute case review with BW Law today.
Yes. Issues with the breathalyzer certificates, delays in testing, or calibration problems with the device can all create a viable defence.
IRS is an administrative penalty system in Alberta that applies immediately at the roadside. It can result in license suspension, mandatory vehicle seizures, fines, and the required use of an ignition interlock device.
In many cases, yes. Especially under the IRS Fail or Warn categories. However, timelines vary, and swift legal action may help preserve your driver’s licence or challenge the roadside sanction.
It depends on the circumstances. A strong legal strategy might lead to a lesser charge, administrative resolution, or withdrawal, helping you avoid a criminal conviction.
f convicted, it may remain on your Criminal Record indefinitely. Administrative records also stay in the provincial system for many years and can affect future penalties and legal matters.
Each case is different. Some DUI cases are resolved in a few months, while others, especially those involving injury or multiple charges, can take a year or more.
