Kyla Lee

Corrections and Releases: 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 explores whether Correctional Services can be held legally responsible when someone they release commits harm—and why the Supreme Court of Canada missed a crucial opportunity to clarify that issue.

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Episode 402: The Lapu Lapu Tragedy, Mental Health, and the Law

This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko unpack the devastating mass casualty event at Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Festival, where eleven people were killed and many more injured after a vehicle was driven into the crowd. They explain the legal landscape surrounding the second-degree murder charges, why first-degree murder wasn’t laid (yet), and how additional charges could be added as the investigation evolves.

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The Different Types of Self-Driving Cars Permitted in British Columbia

A woman rides in a self-driving car on a highway, with her hands off the wheel. A tablet mounted on the dashboard displays a navigation map, and the blurred scenery through the windshield suggests the vehicle is in motion."

In British Columbia, the Motor Vehicle Act defines various levels of vehicle automation based on the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standards. These levels range from no automation (Level 0) to full automation (Level 5). The Act also regulates the use of these automated vehicles on public roads.

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Declarations Made by Provinces: 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 constitutional challenge to a provincial declaration—and why the Supreme Court of Canada missed an opportunity to define the limits of provincial powers when it comes to international issues.

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WiCCD: Who Cares? Episode #46 About Impaired Driving with Kyla Lee

In Episode #46 of the Who Cares? podcast, Kyla Lee joins to talk about the latest major updates in impaired driving law. Known nationally for her work in this area, Kyla shares key insights into how recent Supreme Court of Canada decisions are shaping the defence of impaired driving cases.

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Kyla Lee on This Is VANCOLOUR – Preview: The pitfalls of harsh sentencing and mandatory treatment

Do tough-on-crime sentences actually prevent crime? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks criminal defense lawyer Kyla Lee (Acumen Law) and motivational speaker Guy Felicella on whether or not crime prevention is being properly discussed in Canada’s federal election.

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Kyla Lee on CBC News: Poilievre’s Plan to Arrest Homeless

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to deal with encampments of homeless people by arresting them. He pledged to clean up the problem in parks but to also get drug treatment for those who need it. Critics want to know how criminalizing homelessness deals with unaffordable housing and helping people in need. 

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