August 2024

Driving Law Podcast Episode 367: Stricter Penalties Don’t Deter Bad Driving Habits

On this special solo host episode, Kyla looks over data to explain why stricter penalties don’t equate to safer driving habits. She also explains why it might be worth disputing traffic camera tickets now.

Listen on streaming platforms now!

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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Fallout from B.C. United’s withdrawal from provincial election race

Our Soapbox Social panel, podcast host Mo Amir and Vancouver criminal lawyer Kyla Lee, speak with Gloria Macarenko about the week’s top stories.

“I think this sort of gives an idea of how deep the rot really went in the whole BC United situation before this has happened… Looking at what the other option is – to go and join the Conservatives or to go join the NDP, neither of them are great options…”

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 312 – Back to School Special

As students sharpen their pencils and settle into another school year, some school staff seem to have missed the memo on setting a good example. This week’s Weird and Wacky Wednesday explores three back-to-school stories that remind us even the grown-ups can make mistakes. One wonders where to draw the line on anti-social behaviour when it comes to those who are responsible for students.

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Today on Radio NL News Mornings with Jeff Andreas: American freedom of speech laws could be influencing online debate surrounding arrest of BC woman

A woman in Chilliwack was recently arrested by the RCMP for allegedly posting discriminatory and harmful language on social media, specifically targeting the South Asian community. This arrest has ignited a national debate in Canada about freedom of speech, with many defending the woman.

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Sexual Assault: Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!

Welcome to “Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!”

In this episode, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation dives into the complex and controversial case of Barton, which has already made its way to the Supreme Court of Canada once before, only to return after a new trial and conviction. The critical issue on this appeal was whether the Alberta Court of Appeal had effectively created two different categories of consent in Canadian law for sexual assault cases—particularly in situations where there is a foreseeable risk of bodily harm.

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Kyla on Global News: Vancouver police extend body camera pilot to end of year

The Vancouver Police Department’s body-worn camera (BWC) pilot project is being extended.

The six-month pilot was initially intended to end on June 30, but the VPD now says it will run until the end of the year.

Participating officers will continue to wear the cameras on a voluntary basis.

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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Reviewing the state of B.C.’s four major political parties

Mo Amir and Kyla Lee speak with Gloria Macarenko about how the pre-election is shaping up…

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Kyla on Castanet News: Can you film or photograph anyone in B.C. in public?

Former Vancouver Park Commissioner Sarah Blyth raised concerns on X (formerly Twitter) about a couple photographing unhoused individuals without their consent, sparking debate on social media. While some argue that there’s no expectation of privacy in public spaces, others believe that the couple’s actions infringe on basic human rights.

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Kyla on CJDC-TV: American freedom of speech laws could be influencing online debate surrounding arrest of BC woman

A woman in Chilliwack was recently arrested by the RCMP for allegedly posting discriminatory and harmful language on social media, specifically targeting the South Asian community. This arrest has ignited a national debate in Canada about freedom of speech, with many defending the woman.

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