Singleton & Associates – Halifax Impaired Driving & Criminal Defence

We are Singleton & Associates, a Halifax firm that practises criminal law exclusively. Our firm is led by Thomas J. Singleton, a bilingual criminal defence lawyer who can conduct trials in English and French, and we have been defending clients since 1994.

Impaired driving defence in Halifax

We defend impaired driving, over 80 and breathalyzer refusal charges. We are known for Charter of Rights arguments, which can lead to illegally obtained evidence being excluded. That means looking closely at why police stopped you, whether the breath demand was lawful, how soon you were able to speak with a lawyer and how the testing was carried out.

An impaired driving conviction in Nova Scotia brings a licence revocation of at least one year, an Addiction Services assessment and higher insurance costs, on top of a criminal record. We give you an honest assessment of your options before you decide how to plead.

We also defend drug offences, assault and other violent crimes, sexual offences, and fraud and financial crimes. We offer 24-hour emergency assistance.

Our practice areas

• Impaired Driving and Over 80
• Breathalyzer Refusals
• Charter Applications
• Drug Offences
• Violent and Sexual Offences
• Fraud and Financial Crimes

Our lawyers include

• Thomas J. Singleton

Where we help

Our office is on the 11th floor of the CIBC Building on Barrington Street in downtown Halifax. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Charged with impaired driving in Halifax? Key facts

From Nova Scotia DUI Lawyers: in Nova Scotia, a roadside “warn” reading of .05 to .08 brings an immediate roadside suspension of 7 days for a first occurrence in 10 years, 15 days for a second and 30 days for a third, and police may impound the vehicle. Blowing over .08 or refusing a breath test brings a separate administrative licence suspension, and a Criminal Code conviction means your licence is revoked for at least one year on a first offence, three years on a second and indefinitely on a third. Getting your licence back requires an Addiction Services assessment and a reinstatement fee. See Nova Scotia DUI penalties and the Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program. New drivers must have no alcohol at all. Read our guide to Nova Scotia impaired driving laws and about impaired driving charges, and speak with a lawyer early.

Contact Singleton & Associates

Address: Suite 1100, 1809 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS B3J 1X7
Phone: 902-492-7000

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