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How Long Does a 24-Hour Suspension Stay on Your Record?

Police officer issuing a ticket to a driver in a car during a roadside stop.

A 24-hour driving suspension in British Columbia is typically issued for suspected impaired driving or unsafe driving behaviour that causes an officer to believe on reasonable grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by either a drug or by alcohol.

While this suspension may seem like a temporary inconvenience, it’s important to understand its potential impact on your driving record and how it could affect you moving forward.

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Contracts and Emojis: 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 breaks down a surprising contract case involving the use of a thumbs-up emoji. A buyer sent contract terms for the sale of flax, and the seller responded with a thumbs-up emoji. The buyer believed this created a binding agreement. The seller disagreed and refused to deliver the flax. The court found that the emoji did indicate agreement and upheld the contract. The Court of Appeal affirmed the decision. The Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear the case, leaving unresolved questions about how modern digital communication fits into established legal principles.

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How Many DUIs Do You Need to Get a Breathalyzer in Your Car?

In British Columbia, one of the most significant consequences for multiple DUI offences or prohibitions is the installation of an Ignition Interlock in your vehicle. 

If you’ve been convicted of a DUI, particularly for a second or third offence, you may be required to have this device installed for a specified period. In addition, multiple alcohol or drug-related suspensions on your license in a five-year period, even without a criminal conviction, can still trigger these referrals. 

But how many DUIs do you need to get a breathalyzer in your car?

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Consultation with First Nations: 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 discusses a case involving the Huron-Wendat First Nation and the Canadian government’s constitutional duty to consult. While the Nation’s main application—arguing they were not adequately consulted on a development project—was waiting to be heard in Superior Court, the government attempted to move forward with the project. The Huron-Wendat First Nation sought an interim stay to pause the project until the issue of consultation could be resolved. The court refused, and the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear the case. This decision raises serious concerns about how Canada’s duty to consult is respected—or disregarded—in practice.

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Kyla Lee in APTN News: Vancouver lawyer encourages Terrace, B.C. women to create record of RCMP stops

A trip from Prince Rupert to Terrace for a berry festival took an unsettling turn for a woman and her friend along Yellowhead Highway 16 in northern B.C.

Symbia Barnaby said it happened around 5:30 p.m. close to the Shames Mountain entrance on July 23.

“We had just come back from cultural duties,” Barnaby said. “We had a tea with hereditary chiefs in Prince Rupert. We saw two police cars on the road … there wasn’t anybody in the middle of the road directing traffic, and I said to my friend ‘what do I do?’ and he said, ‘we’ll voluntarily stop and then we’ll ask what we should do.’”

An officer directed them to pull over.

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How Long is Ignition Interlock Required in BC?

Man using an ignition interlock device in his car

In British Columbia, an ignition interlock device (Ignition Interlock) is often required for individuals convicted of impaired driving or other alcohol-related incidents that have been added to their driving records. These can include 24-hour driving prohibitions, Administrative Driving Prohibitions, and Immediate Roadside Prohibitions. 

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Understanding Hit and Run Offences in Canada

Police roadblock at night with cars stopped, officers in discussion, and bright lights reflecting off wet pavement.

In Canada, failing to remain at the scene of an accident, commonly referred to as a “hit and run,” is a serious criminal offence under section 320.16 of the Criminal Code. A recent sentencing decision from the Provincial Court of British Columbia, R. v. Singh, 2025 BCPC 126, illustrates the gravity of such offences and the types of sentences they attract.

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Disguised Expropriation: 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 discusses a case involving the intersection of heritage preservation, private property rights, and land use planning. After purchasing a monastery and applying for demolition permits to redevelop the site, the new owners found their plans halted when the city designated the property as a heritage site. They argued this was a form of de facto expropriation. The courts rejected their claim, and the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear the appeal—missing a key opportunity to provide national guidance on what constitutes compensable expropriation in a modern urban planning context.

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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast: Soapbox Social: All 5 former Hockey Canada players found not guilty of sexual assault

Ontario Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia says she didn’t find the complainant’s evidence to be “credible or reliable,” and the Crown failed to prove she didn’t consent to the sexual activity.

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