Jonathan Lapid, a ThreeBestRated award-winning DUI Lawyer, explains the effects of a DUI charge

It is human nature to make mistakes. But sometimes, one mistake might end up affecting our future, like a DUI charge. Being charged with a DUI can be a stressful time for anyone. That is why one needs an experienced DUI Lawyer by their side to guide them through this maze. 

But some might be debating if they should hire a DUI Lawyer or not. That is why we reached out to Jonathan Lapid to give us a clear idea. Jonathan is a ThreeBestRated® award-winning DUI Lawyer in Mississauga.

The penalties of a DUI charge can be very harsh. The loss of a driver’s licence affects everyone. Most people cannot get to work or transport the children to school or extra-curricular activities without it. And the skyrocketing increase in insurance premiums can impact a person long after their licence is reinstated. And not to mention the criminal record that comes with a DUI charge. “A criminal record has consequences on employment, border crossings and immigration status in Canada,” Jonathan says.

“This is why it is vitally important to hire a lawyer and vigorously defend the charges. But even more important is to ensure you hire a lawyer with plenty of expertise in the very sophisticated area of DUI,” he further adds.

An experienced lawyer will effectively fight the charges and can help one potentially avoid many, if not all, of the negative consequences of a DUI charge.

“My main goal is to have all the charges withdrawn or dismissed. But sometimes, the most effective thing I can do for a client is to secure a non-custodial sentence, meaning no jail. If I can negotiate a sentence that calls for a house arrest or curfew that protects the public, and provides for a treatment for alcohol abuse through counselling, then I have done my job,” he says.

About Jonathan Lapid:

From his young age, Jonathan knew becoming a lawyer was his calling card. “To say that I knew exactly what I wanted to do within the criminal sphere would be inaccurate. I did not know, but fortunately for me, and the tremendous amount of clients I have defended, DUI law became my passion,” Jonathan explained.

“I have represented a variety of interesting clients over the last 25 years for DUI charges,” He says. “Typically, they are law-abiding people who are contributing members of society but have made one terrible mistake on one terrible night. I have been honoured to have all of these individuals trust me with their case and essentially their work, family, and life,” he further adds.

Oftentimes, other qualified lawyers with less experience ask for his advice in handling their cases. “When a landmark DUI case comes down from the Supreme Court of Canada, I am often contacted by the media for clarification and comment. I am always happy to help both defence lawyers and the media,” he says proudly.

Jonathan has been consistently named one of the top rated DUI Lawyers in Mississauga by ThreeBestRated® since 2015. And he couldn’t be any happier to receive the award once again for 2021. “Being listed in the ThreeBestRated® again has served as an inspiration to continue providing quality service to all my clients. It was an honour to be listed last year, but an even greater one to have met the high standards required by the listing again,” he says.

To learn more about him or book a free consultation, visit his website, duilawyersmississauga.ca.

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