February 2021

Complying with procedural steps alone is hard

complying with procedural steps can be hard

A lesson for anyone out there who wants to represent themselves in court: complying with procedural steps in the legal process is hard. If you have a full-time job, a family, or other obligations, taking time out of your day for court is usually very difficult.

Hiring a lawyer not only takes this burden off your shoulders but also drastically increases your chances of winning. It’s easy to think you can deal with what’s needed when you self-represent, but the fact is you never know what’s going to happen down the line. If you make a commitment to start a legal fight on your own, you have to be prepared to fight it all the way.

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Motor assisted cycles: human power must be primary

motor assisted cycles must be propelled by human power

Motor assisted cycles must be operated primarily by human power, the BC Court of Appeal has ruled. The Court grappled with the issue of what exactly constitutes a motor assisted cycle under the legislation. It comes after BC Supreme Court ruled that a motor assisted cycle must have pedals in a usable position.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesday: Volume 143

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we have some truly bizarre cases. First we find out about another scheme to jump the Covid-19 vaccine line. Then we examine a gruesome story from Scotland. Finally, a bomb squad made an unexpected discovery when they were called to a suspicious package.

Follow the jump and learn more about this week’s weirdest and wackiest legal cases from around the globe.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 142

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at three unusual cases. The first is a theft of an item that I did not believe anyone would ever want to steal. The second case involves a woman who is accused of using a very strange weapon in an assault on her sister. Third, we look at a civil rights protest that had an, um, unusual element to it.

Follow the jump and learn more about this week’s weirdest and wackiest legal cases from around the globe.

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Motor assisted cycles must have pedals in a functional position

A new ruling gives greater clarity to the issue of what constitutes a motor assisted cycles (MAC). Motor assisted cycles are a class of vehicle that do not require a licence or insurance to operate. As a result, people who are unable or do not want to obtain a driver’s licence, including those with driving suspensions, often use them to get around.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 141

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, police are looking for a man who went Medieval for an armed robbery. Then, we find another example of the dangers of using Zoom in the legal profession. Finally, we have a lesson for any would-be fake ID owners out there.

Follow the jump to find out about the weirdest and wackiest legal cases this week.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 140

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at the case of a Florida man who really, really loves Florida. Then, we look at how lawyers should not use social media. I mean, they should. Just not in this way. Finally, we examine the case of a lawyer who was engaged in some unusual multi-tasking during a court hearing.

Follow the jump to learn more about this week’s weirdest and wackiest legal cases from around the globe!

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