What is the minimum and maximum sentence for a first DUI conviction in Ontario (fine, license suspension, prob?
The person would be deemed to be in care and control of the vehicle, which in the law is the same as driving. In Ontario the person’s licence is automatically suspended for 90 days. If convicted, the minimum sentence for first offence is minimum $1000 fine and a 1 year driving suspension. Because the minimum penalty is high the courts rarely impose more than the minimum sentence. You will also have a criminal record. Also, in Ontario, the person will need to pay a $150 administrative fee, attend an alcohol treatment or education program, and have an ignition interlock device installed for the first year after the licence is reinstated.
