It’s often said that wisdom comes with experience, but sometimes, one can’t help but wonder: what were they thinking? From a disgraced prosecutor trying to bend reality to justify her baseless charges, to a beer worker’s unsavory moment going viral, all the way to a driver thinking a creepy clown could count as a passenger — here’s a round-up of people who either thought they could outsmart everyone else, or simply should’ve known better. Grab your popcorn, because these tales are sure to leave you shaking your head in disbelief.
A video, presented by a member of the ICBC Road Saftey department, claims that having your phone loose on the seat beside you is illegal, but Vancouver lawyer Kyla Lee says this is not an accurate representation of what the province’s cellphone usage while driving law states.
“ICBC has, since the law was brought in, taken the position that the law prohibits more than it actually does,” she states.
Because of this inaccurate information, numerous tickets have been issued by law enforcement officers for drivers who have their cellphone loose in the vehicle. Lee herself challenged the decision and it went to the BC Supreme Court in 2019.
In the case of R. v Partridge, 2019 BCSC 360 (CanLII), the Crown reportedly conceded that it is indeed lawful to have your phone in the cupholder or on the seat next to you so long as you are not using it.
“We asked for a reported judgment to try to make the law clear as a bell. To my dismay, the misinformation about what is and is not legal with a cell phone continues.”
Kyla Lee on Vancouver Is Awesome
Lee concedes that the distracted driving law may not be clear, but she believes that spreading inaccurate information by ICBC and government agencies is making the lack of clarity worse. Lee also asserts that this misinformation leads to confusion among the public and police officers, resulting in more improper tickets being issued. She has publicly criticized ICBC through social media for their actions.
This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at the case of someone who is taking the “make it Lego” fad a little too far. Like, way too far. Then, we look at what happens when you make the wrong inquiries about using wifi. Lastly, we examine the case of a very explosive toilet visit.
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We’ve seen a lot of bad driving during the pandemic – something few of us would have predicted, but now that restrictions are loosening up, many are getting ready to take to the skies.
This week we’ll start on the ground with a darn fine freedom of expression driving case and then we’ll look to two stories about people wanting to take to the skies, one funny and one, well… we’ll warn you first because although it’s instructive, it’s also sad.
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This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at three cases of fast food follies. The first involves a drunk driving incident at a fast food restaurant. Then, we look at other crazy behaviour over dipping sauce. Finally, we examine a totally ridiculous way to react to a spicy chicken sandwich.
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This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at the case of what happens when there’s a … oh, you’ll find out. Then, we look at why you shouldn’t be a jerk when you are extremely wealthy. Finally, we examine how not to dig yourself into a deeper hole after a Zoom mishap in court.
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If you’ve recently opened your male and found a letter telling you the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles is about to suspend your license, you are probably considering writing a review letter to ICBC to get the prohibition revoked or reduced. Writing a review letter to ICBC can be extremely difficult, and it may be wise to seek legal advice before writing the letter.
This blog post will explain some of the things that you should keep in mind when writing a review letter to ICBC.
Congratulations to Ana Chamgoulova on successfully overturning a deemed conviction for her client. Ana is an articled student at Acumen Law Corporation and she argued at the BC Supreme Court that a judicial justice unfairly denied her client, Aldo Junior Danny Grossi, an extension to dispute a violation ticket.
I commend Ana on a job well done and the facts of this case serve as a lesson on the importance of fully explaining yourself in an application to appeal a deemed conviction.
This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we find out what happens when a wanted mobster tries to start a YouTube cooking channel. Then, we look at an alleged thief’s strange choice of getaway vehicle. Finally, we have a case of a suspected car thief’s poor choice of transportation for going to court.
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This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at the case of a cheerleading torturer who seems like something out of a movie. Then, we examine how not one but three drunk drivers can all cause the same accident. Finally, we look at alternative uses for pickles.
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