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REFUSING TO PROVIDE A BREATH OR BLOOD SAMPLE

Once the demand has been made by a police officer for a sample of your breath, you must comply with the officer's demand. Failure to do so will result in a criminal charge(s).

This charge is a direct result of refusing to provide a breath sample at either:

Roadside (Screening Device)
Police station (Breathalyzer/Intoxylizer 5000C)
A mobile police station
The hospital

If convicted, the penalties are exactly the same as a conviction for impaired driving.

The minimum penalty in Ontario for a first offence is:

Driving prohibition for one year
A fine of no less than $1000
Participation in the "Back on Track Course"
Installation, at your cost, of an Ignition Interlock system (an alcohol screening device) in your vehicle for one year

The minimum penalty in Ontario for a second offence is:

Driver's Licence Suspension for three years
Mandatory jail term of 30 days
Participation in the "Back on Track Course" for 11 months
Installation, at your cost, of an Ignition Interlock system (an alcohol screening device) in your car for three years

The Ministry of Transportation's "Back on Track" counselling program costs you $475, and you will be required to attend classes and complete medical and psychological assessments throughout the course.

X-Copper Legal Services employs former police officer's from the Toronto Police Service. Together with our team of experienced lawyers, we have successfully represented many of our clients for drinking and driving related charges as well as many other criminal offences.

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REFUSING TO PROVIDE A BREATH OR BLOOD SAMPLE