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This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we explore an unconventional and certainly not recommended use for Axe Body Spray. Then, we look into why one man’s obsession with his mannequin went way, way too far. Finally, we delve into the case of a mysterious package of white powder that prompted the shutdown of a Boston courthouse. But the white powder may not have been what it seemed…

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This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at three strange cases from around the world. The first involves the worst guard dog in history. The second takes place in our favorite state of Florida, where a half-million dollar heist seems very unlikely. Finally, we look at more than one way to save money at Subway restaurants.

Follow the link below to read the best of the weird and wacky legal stories from this week. …

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Cell phone tickets can be tricky to beat. The bar is so low that simply holding your phone while driving is enough to uphold a conviction. Excuses such as “I wasn’t even calling anyone” or “I was just moving it” frequently fall on deaf ears.

Although not a criminal offence in BC, the penalties for using an electronic device while driving are severe. For a first offence, you face a fine of $368 and four penalty points. But that’s not all. You will also have to pay insurance premiums in the form of an extra $444 Driver Risk Premium. The four penalty points are also enough to trigger an added $210 Driver Penalty Point Premium, assuming you have a clean record. That single ticket could end up costing you more than $1,000. You might even be prohibited from driving if you are a Class 7 ‘N’ or ‘L’ driver or if you already have previous offences on your driving record. …

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This week’s Weird and Wack Wednesdays legal roundup focuses on two of the strangest investigations I’ve heard about in weeks. The first is an alleged terroris hoax that was really borne of stupidity. The second is a liquor violation investigation that went horribly awry. Finally, we look at the sad outcome of a dispute in a high school cafeteria over a brownie.

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