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BC Court Rules Having Phone on Lap not Against the Law

having phone on lap is not distracted driving

In a recent decision from traffic court, the BC Provincial Court has provided further clarity to the seemingly-endless grey area that is the distracted driving laws in British Columbia.

In this case, Ms. Wylie was seen driving with her phone plugged and sitting on her lap. The screen was not illuminated and she was not touching the device. The officer who ticketed her argued that simply having a phone resting on or near her lap was using it. Ms. Wylie testified that the phone was next to her leg and was charging.

You can find the judgment here. …

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume Eighty Nine

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we travel the globe for some truly strange legal stories.

First, we look at a case out of Congo with some very unusual allegations of criminal activity. Then, we find out how some people are revolting against the use of photo radar in Toronto. And finally, we land in Florida where we look at a Florida man, er, lawyer who appears to think that he is above the rules that apply to trust accounting.  

Follow the jump and read more about this week’s weirdest legal cases.  …

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Sentencing: 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! This week, lawyer Kyla Lee discusses parole ineligibility.

Acumen Law Corporation lawyer Kyla Lee gives her take on a made-in-Canada court case each week and discusses the balancing of sentencing objectives and principles.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume Eighty-Eight

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at three cases of stupidity. First, the stupidest place to hide your drugs when you’re driving. Then, the stupidest way to achieve instant internet fame. Finally, the stupidest way to end a relationship.

If you want to learn more about how to do any of these things the completely wrong way, follow the jump and check out this week’s weirdest and wackiest legal cases from around the globe. …

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Parole Ineligibility: 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! This week, lawyer Kyla Lee discusses parole ineligibility.

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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Removing Judges From Office: 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! This week, lawyer Kyla Lee discusses removing judges from office and the constitutional principle of judicial independence.

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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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume Eighty-Six

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays we look at the sitcom, Seinfeld and its influence on the Canadian justice system. A man suggests a medieval way to settle a legal dispute with his old wife. And a Florida man throws rocks at a girl in an attempt to get her to leave him alone.

Follow the jump to find out which legal cases made the cut this week.

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Judicial Independence: 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! This week, lawyer Kyla Lee discusses judicial independence.

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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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume Eighty Five

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at what happens when adults don’t use
snow responsibly. Then, we find out just how bad things can get if you spit on a Trump
supporter. Finally, we question why Yamaha needs to put a weirdly specific legal disclaimer out
into the world.

Follow the jump and read on to find out more about the weirdest and wackiest legal cases from
around the world.

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