On this special episode, Kyla and Paul look at a supreme court decision that Kyla had a personal involvement in. They look at how the criminal code doesn’t match the intentions of the courts.
Driving Law Podcast: Episode 335 Supreme Court Decision Special Read More »
This is one of the most common questions I am asked from cannabis users who are afraid of cannabis-impaired driving charges. Most people want to know if there is a certain window they should wait from the time they last smoked before driving, so there is no sign of impairment.
And while the question has never had a good answer scientifically, given that the absorption and elimination rates of cannabis from the bloodstream are non-linear, the question has become even more difficult to answer as a result of a recent study.
…How Long Before You Can Drive After Using Cannabis? Read More »
How Long Before You Can Drive After Using Cannabis? Read More »
On this week’s Weird and Wacky Wednesday we look at the unbelievable plans of people trying to get away with crime. Nobody wants to get caught but when you have a poorly thought-out plan or don’t weigh the pros and cons of your actions, you will probably end up in the news like these folks.
…Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 290 Read More »
For most people who are investigated for impaired driving by drugs, the case goes like this: the individuals are pulled over for some sort of a traffic violation. The officer forms a suspicion that they have a drug in their body, or they smell burnt cannabis, or the driver admits smoking pot a few hours earlier. The officer engages in some sobriety tests, including a saliva test that is supposed to correlate the amount of THC in your saliva to a blood THC concentration.
But what if I told you that even if THC is found in your blood, it might not accurately reflect how impaired you are?
The connection between how much THC is in your system and how impaired you are doesn’t follow a predictable pattern.
…The Tenuous Link Between Cannabis Impairment and THC Levels in the BloodRead More »
The Tenuous Link Between Cannabis Impairment and THC Levels in the Blood Read More »
The police service announced this week that effective April 1, officers will begin checking all drivers for alcohol during traffic stops. The policy builds on changes introduced to the federal Criminal Code in 2018, which gave police the authority to require breath samples from drivers without having to first prove a reasonable suspicion of impairment.
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Welcome to Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t! This week, lawyer Kyla Lee discusses Class Actions Against Government… Acumen Law Corporation lawyer Kyla Lee gives her take on a made-in-Canada court case each week and discusses why these cases should have been heard by Canada’s highest court: the Supreme Court of Canada.
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When it comes to charging you for distracted driving in Canada, it’s the officer’s call.
Police don’t need cellphone records; they only need to prove that they saw you holding or watching your phone, a criminal defence lawyer said.
…Kyla in the Globe and Mail: Do police need my phone records to prove distracted driving?Read More »
Kyla in the Globe and Mail: Do police need my phone records to prove distracted driving? Read More »
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and Police Chief Adam Palmer’s responses to recent high-profile attacks in the city led to calls for more accountability. Kyla Lee, a criminal lawyer with Acumen Law Corp., said there needs to be more accountability from law enforcement. And Mo Amir, podcast host of This is VANCOLOUR, said there needs to be long-term solutions to provide better mental health support and address poverty.
…Kyla on CBC: On the Coast: Recent attacks in the city lead to calls for actionRead More »
Kyla on CBC: On the Coast: Recent attacks in the city lead to calls for action Read More »
On this week’s episode, Kyla and Paul discuss the shifting application of dangerous driving charges. They also look at off-ice impact of DUI charges for a hockey player.
Driving Law Podcast Episode 334: Double Standards and a 5 Game Suspension Read More »
Kyla Lee, a Vancouver criminal lawyer for Acumen Law Corporation, and Mo Amir, host of the podcast This is VANCOLOUR, weigh in Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and Vancouver police Chief Adam Palmer’s responses to recent high-profile attacks in the city, federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s failed non-confidence vote on the carbon tax — and spring cleaning.
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