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Your Trusted Legal Defense in Toronto, ON
Ian J Collins is a seasoned trial lawyer with over 25 years of experience specializing in traffic offenses, criminal defense, and drug-related charges. Our practice focuses on defending clients against serious driving charges, including impaired driving, stunt driving, and fail-to-remain incidents, as well as drug offenses involving marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. With a proven track record in courts across Toronto and surrounding regions, we prioritize aggressive defense strategies to challenge evidence, negotiate favorable plea bargains, and protect clients' rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights.Our reputation for integrity and strength in litigation has earned respect from judges, crown prosecutors, and fellow defense counsel. We serve clients in Toronto, Mississauga, Whitby, Richmond Hill, Markham, Brampton, and beyond, offering free legal consultations to assess cases and provide tailored solutions. Our commitment to excellence ensures clients receive exceptional representation grounded in decades of courtroom experience and a dedication to justice.
Services
Impaired Driving/DUI
Over 80 Mg Charge
Fail to Remain
Dangerous Driving
Stunt Driving
Drug Offenses
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in traffic and criminal defense.
- Our lawyer is respected by judges and prosecutors for integrity in court.
- We challenge police evidence and negotiate from positions of strength.
- Free legal consultations are available for all cases.
- Proven track record in defending impaired driving and drug offenses.
What people say
Proven track record
Respected by peers
Aggressive defense
Free consultation
Charter challenge expertise
Services
Impaired Driving/DUI
Specialized legal defense for impaired driving charges under Canadian law. Our service challenges breathalyzer accuracy, procedural errors, and police conduct to reduce penalties or secure dismissals. Clients benefit from decades of courtroom experience and a track record of successful outcomes in Toronto and surrounding jurisdictions.
Drug Offenses
Defense against drug-related charges including possession, trafficking, and production of substances like marijuana, cocaine, and opioids. We scrutinize evidence collection methods and constitutional violations to build robust defenses. Our approach combines aggressive litigation with strategic plea negotiations to minimize client consequences.
Fail to Remain
Legal representation for failing to remain at accident scenes. We address technical violations, investigate witness credibility, and mitigate penalties such as license suspension. Our strategy focuses on proving lack of intent or disputing factual circumstances to protect driving privileges and records.
Dangerous Driving
Defense for dangerous driving charges involving reckless behavior or excessive speed. We analyze accident reconstruction reports, challenge police testimony, and demonstrate compliance with road safety standards. Our goal is to reduce charges to lesser offenses or achieve outright acquittals through evidentiary challenges.
Over 80 Mg Charge
Specialized defense for blood alcohol concentration exceeding 80 mg. We contest breathalyzer calibration, chain of custody issues, and roadside assessment validity. Clients receive tailored strategies to challenge scientific evidence while leveraging plea bargains when advantageous under Ontario's impaired driving laws.
People
Ian J Collins
Senior Trial Lawyer
Ian J Collins is a seasoned trial lawyer with over 25 years of experience defending traffic offenses and criminal charges in Ontario. He graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School, articled for the Attorney General of Ontario, and has conducted trials in all provincial court levels. Known for challenging police misconduct and securing favorable outcomes, he is respected for integrity and courtroom tenacity.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Toronto, Mississauga, Whitby, Richmond Hill, Markham, Brampton, and surrounding Ontario regions for traffic and criminal defense cases.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free legal consultations to assess your case and discuss defense strategies for traffic or criminal charges.
How do you challenge impaired driving charges?
We scrutinize breathalyzer accuracy, police procedure violations, and Charter rights breaches to build defenses against DUI charges.
Can you handle drug offense cases?
Yes, we defend drug-related charges including possession, trafficking, and production of controlled substances under Canadian law.
What is your trial experience?
With over 25 years of experience, we've conducted trials in all Ontario court levels, earning respect from judges and prosecutors for our litigation strength.
How do you handle fail-to-remain charges?
We investigate accident circumstances, challenge witness credibility, and negotiate to reduce penalties or prove lack of intent in hit-and-run cases.
