You’re scared because you are facing an impaired driving charge? Ontario has Canada’s toughest drinking and driving laws. Thoughts of what could happen – fines, perhaps jail, the loss of your licence, maybe even your ability to maintain your employment, the uncertainty of crossing the American border and traveling internationally, your vehicle possibly being seized by the government, much higher insurance premiums – these are only a few of the many serious consequences if you are convicted. The stress of being put through such a criminal charge may seem overwhelming so you want real answers and real solutions – and you want them NOW!

At Aitken Robertson, we use an aggressive and unique team approach in which all of our lawyers play an active role in the firm’s cases.

Richard J. Aitken, D. Edwin Boeve, Nathan N. Baker and Lynn Marie Landry believe that when a person is charged with a crime, they deserve to be represented by lawyers that will provide a vigorous defence. Aitken, Boeve, Baker and Landry evaluate each case individually and use all the resources available to try and achieve the most favourable outcome to you, the accused. They also recognize that many people who find themselves in trouble may have limited resources so they provide flexible fee arrangements.

Aitken Robertson focuses in the practice of criminal defence at various levels of court, especially when it comes to drinking and driving cases.

At the Aitken Robertson law firm, one lawyer, and usually two or three, will meet with you and fully discuss the facts of your case. While no lawyer can ever promise a particular result, they will often be able to give you their initial honest impression of how they will defend your case. If you hire Aitken Robertson they will work with a variety of experts to dig into the merits of your case.

At Aitken Robertson we firmly believe that an exhaustive investigation by quality experts is often indispensable.

“A thorough investigation is usually the difference between a guilty verdict and a not-guilty verdict or non-favourable plea bargain agreement and a favourable plea bargain agreement,” said Richard Aitken. It is during this time of thorough investigating that they will find out evidence that would be used in any prosecution. They will review your case to see if there are any reasons to not use police evidence from a trial or the dismissal of the Crown Attorney’s case for legal or technical reasons, and to find out if your Charter of Rights and Freedoms were violated.

During all stages the lawyers stay in close contact with you and return phone calls promptly. They know that having a good lawyer also means that they carry out the lawyer’s role as a counsellor and advisor especially when a client has had no experience with the criminal justice system. Once it is all over, whether it is a long jury trial, a plea bargain agreement or a complicated appeal, you will know that you have had a dedicated team representing your interests.

“Each client will receive our individual attention and our best possible defence,” said Aitken. Our job is to attack the Crown Attorney’s case from all sides so we can make reasonable doubt in the mind of the Judge or Jury – leading you to having the charge dropped or dismissed.”