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Giving testimony in speeding cases when you do not know how your speed

One of the traps self-represented defendants fall into in speeding cases is giving testimony when they do not know how fast they were actually travelling. People tend to focus on their personal circumstances to the detriment to their defence against the evidence.

A recent BC Supreme Court decision functions as a good example of this. This blog will examine the case and explain some of the dangers of representing yourself.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 123

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at a case of a new government that appears to have popped up in Canada, and just what powers they (don’t) have. Then, we examine a very strange theft out of Burnaby. Finally, we look at one way you definitely should not try to sway your neighbours in the upcoming US election.

Follow the jump to read more of this week’s weirdest and wackiest legal cases from around the globe!

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 117

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at three legal cases from around the country. First, we examine an Alaskan amour who failed miserably at making sure he’d be able to see his loved one again. Then, we look at the answer to a question that I honestly had never considered before. Finally, we look at what might become the new currency standard if cash and gold both fail in the pandemic.

Follow the jump to read more about this week’s weirdest and wackiest legal cases from around the globe.

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Can Police Demand That You Remove Your Mask?

I recently wrote a blog post in which I provided some recommendations for how people can survive a roadblock this summer. In that post, I recommended that people wear a mask when approaching a roadblock or interacting with police, due to the way it can protect from COVID-19.

This got me thinking… can police demand that you remove your mask?

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 111

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at a really good bit of proof in a Sketchers store assault. Then, we examine the case of a law firm hack that may cost the firm a lot more than the ransom fee. And finally, we look at one of the stupidest reasons or suing a celebrity that I’ve ever heard.

Follow the jump and read more about this week’s weird and wacky legal cases.

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The Unintended Race-Based Consequences of ICBC’s Insurance Changes

Last year, changes came into effect with ICBC policies that now require a vehicle owner to list on the insurance policy the other individuals who will drive the vehicle. As most British Columbians are now aware, your insurance rates are directly impacted by the insurance history of the other people that you list.

But the flip side of this is that if you loan your vehicle to someone not listed on the policy, you may be in a situation where the vehicle is uninsured as your coverage will not extend to the unlisted drivers. There are exceptions to this rule, but that can be the case.

The consequence of this is not just that you have to pay more for your insurance. Rather, this gives the police greater authority to conduct arbitrary traffic stops of vehicles. Which also gives the police greater authority to target and harass people of colour.

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Alberta’s New Drunk Driving Law Will Ruin More Lives Than It Saves

Alberta’s New Drunk Driving Law Will Ruin Lives

There has been a great deal of discussion about Alberta’s new proposed impaired driving law, and how it will save lives. The government points to the so-called success of the BC Immediate Roadside Prohibition scheme as a basis to conclude that imposing these measures to decriminalize drunk driving will lead to fewer impaired-driving deaths.

But the reality is that while it is arguable (though not proven) that more lives will be saved, the outcome will be that more lives will be ruined.

To find out how this law will ruin more lives than it saves, read on.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 105

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at Lenny Dykstra. Baseball superstar; legal sufferer. We also look at the case of one young man who spent twenty two hours on a real passion project, in a very interesting set of circumstances. And finally, we have a little chuckle at a pickle that one Massachusetts resident found himself in.

Follow the jump to read more of this week’s weirdest and wackiest legal cases from around the globe!

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