Traffic tickets can have various consequences, depending on the severity and frequency of the infractions. Here’s a detailed look at what you might face if you receive a traffic ticket in British Columbia.
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This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Acumen Law’s Kyla Lee break down the connection of cannabis legalization and impaired driving. Cannabis has been legal since 2018, are more people driving impaired?
“The most recent, most comprehensive study looking at what happened after cannabis legalization, found that there was actually a decrease overall in impaired driving. There was no increase in cannabis impaired driving and alcohol impaired driving has actually been on the decrease since legalization”
“They (opponents of drug liberalization) created this horrible bogeyman and made really, really strict impaired driving laws when really they should have just waited for it to play out because actually cannabis legalization seems to be good overall”
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Mo Amir, host of the podcast This is VANCOLOUR, and Kyla Lee, a Vancouver criminal lawyer for Acumen Law Corporation, discuss the impact of the cyberattack on the provincial government, the need for transparency for the extent of the damage inflicted and the Vancouver Canucks play off campaign effects in the political sphere.
“We need more information. I don’t think I’m going to feel confident, I’m not personally at risk, that my information is not personally at risk until we get a good accounting of what happened, how it happened, why it happened and what steps have been taken to correct it. I recognize that a private corporation like London Drugs doesn’t really owe use an explanation. But our government does.”
A traffic ticket is a notice issued by a police officer to a motorist, indicating a violation of the British Columbia Motor Vehicle Act or Motor Vehicle Act Regulations. The consequences of traffic tickets can include fines, driving prohibitions, and demerit points on your driving record.
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On this episode Kyla and Paul look at the difficulty of establishing mens rea and dangerous driving. They also make their playoff predictions. Stick around for a special outro by Paul Doroshenko! Listen to the full song here!
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Big in the news this week was the shooting of a security guard outside of Drake’s Toronto mansion. On CBC radio this morning a guest was explaining the complex relationship between these rappers. Apparently, they diss each other in song, threaten to reveal embarrassing secrets and do reveal embarrassing secrets about one another in song. Rather than taking their matters to court or shrugging it off, they continue to poke one another. In this case, Drake and Kendrick Lamar have some beef with one another.
Musicians and musical artists lead complex lives. I enjoy writing songs and getting into the studio to record. Something tells me I’ll never be invited to galas or have a big tour, however. Perhaps my lack of fame keeps me grounded. This week we’ll look at some musical artists who got themselves in trouble with the law. In each case the common thread may be that their ego played a role.
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On this episode, Kyla and Paul let us know about the current traffic enforcement trends in BC and Ontario. They also share new relevant information from the Journal of Analytical Toxicology.
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Deception to commit crimes has gone high tech in the last decades. When photocopiers were invented, it was clear that this then-new technology would open the door for clever criminals to commit clever crimes. As AI becomes commonplace, I suppose we can expect clever criminals to use it to commit crimes. But not all criminals are clever as we are reminded in the crime stories we cover this week.
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On this episode, Kyla and Paul look at how Teslas could drive up insurance rates, and reasons for traffic accidents. We have a Magraken Moment and finally, clarifying the definition of open liquor in a vehicle.
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We deal with scams and deceit around every corner in our lives. Unsuspecting victims often find themselves entangled in bizarre situations. From creative porch pirates to fraudulent iPhone sellers and unscrupulous car dealerships, this week we travel through the Americas to shed light on the lengths some individuals will go to for ill-gotten gains.
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