Welcome to British Columbia’s only weekly DUI law update newsletter. This newsletter contains the most cutting-edge information, the newest case law, and helpful practice tips for DUI defence in BC.
Authored by Kyla Lee, BC’s Impaired Driving Update is released weekly on Thursdays.
What’s inside:
Impaired Driving Update – BC Edition: Volume 20 Read More »
Excellence in law is rare. Consistency is rarer. Kyla Lee delivers both. Acumen Law Corporation’s Kyla Lee has earned the 2026 ThreeBestRated® Award, recognizing her outstanding leadership and impact in DUI defense across British Columbia.
Renowned for her landmark success in IRP appeals before the Supreme Court of Canada, Kyla has reshaped how impaired driving cases are challenged. Her work goes beyond legal victories. She exposes flawed police procedures, protects driver rights, and helps clients move forward with clarity and confidence.
…Kyla Lee: The Fearless DUI Lawyer Transforming BC Courts | 2026 ThreeBestRated® WinnerRead More »
Kyla Lee: The Fearless DUI Lawyer Transforming BC Courts | 2026 ThreeBestRated® Winner Read More »
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 examines a case involving jury instructions and the role of addressing myths and stereotypes in criminal trials. A First Nations man, Necan, was charged with an offence allegedly committed after consuming alcohol. The defence requested a specific jury instruction addressing harmful stereotypes about Indigenous people and alcohol use, including the “firewater” myth. The trial judge declined to give that tailored instruction, instead relying on general guidance about avoiding bias. Necan was convicted, and the issue raised important questions about whether generic instructions are enough to guard against prejudice in cases involving historically marginalized groups.
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After losing another of his MPs to the Liberals, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he personally supports recall petitions — a way for constituents to remove a representative if they garner enough local support. Also, Poilievre is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government to defend private property rights in the face of what he claims is a threat posed by a landmark B.C. Supreme Court decision establishing Aboriginal title on private property.
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Welcome to British Columbia’s only weekly DUI law update newsletter. This newsletter contains the most cutting-edge information, the newest case law, and helpful practice tips for DUI defence in BC.
Authored by Kyla Lee, BC’s Impaired Driving Update is released weekly on Thursdays.
What’s inside:
Impaired Driving Update – BC Edition: Volume 19 Read More »
“Immediately upon arrest or detention, as soon as the traffic stop happens, you have the right to be told the reason for your detention… Police are entitled to stop you at any point to check your sobriety, your licence, your insurance, and your fitness to drive. You do not have the right to call a lawyer until after you are formally arrested… So if the police want to do a roadside breathalyzer test, you’re legally obligated to comply and you don’t have the right to call a lawyer before doing so….”
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Self-driving cars are already operating around the world — and even in parts of Canada — so why not in British Columbia? This is VANCOLOUR Mo Amir speaks with lawyer Kyla Lee (Acumen Law) about what’s stopping autonomous vehicles from being legal in B.C., what changes the government would need to make, and what could happen if drivers try to use self-driving features today.
…This is VANCOLOUR – Kyla’s Court: Self-driving cars are everywhere. Why not in B.C.?Read More »
This is VANCOLOUR – Kyla’s Court: Self-driving cars are everywhere. Why not in B.C.? Read More »
Welcome to British Columbia’s only weekly DUI law update newsletter. This newsletter contains the most cutting-edge information, the newest case law, and helpful practice tips for DUI defence in BC.
Authored by Kyla Lee, BC’s Impaired Driving Update is released weekly on Thursdays.
What’s inside:
Impaired Driving Update – BC Edition: Volume 18 Read More »
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 examines a case involving breathalyzer evidence and procedural fairness in impaired driving prosecutions. In most cases, the Crown relies on a certificate to prove a person’s blood alcohol concentration, which becomes conclusive evidence if properly admitted. However, strict procedural timelines apply. The Crown must provide reasonable notice of its intention to rely on the certificate, and the defence must give 30 days’ notice if seeking to cross-examine the technician or analyst. In this case, the certificate was served only seven days before trial. The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal found this acceptable, and the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear the appeal.
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This week, we discuss a major Supreme Court of Canada decision on when police can enter private property without a warrant.
…Episode 446: Supreme Court Clarifies Police Powers on Private PropertyRead More »
Episode 446: Supreme Court Clarifies Police Powers on Private Property Read More »
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