This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko dig into a BC Supreme Court appeal involving a man convicted of using a bobcat to threaten two unhoused individuals on his property.
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Episode 409: Bobcat Assault Appeal, Charter Delay Victory, and Tailgating Hypocrisy Read More »
Receiving a speeding ticket in British Columbia can be stressful, but many drivers are even more concerned about how multiple tickets might affect their ability to keep their licence. The rules around licence suspensions for speeding tickets in BC are strict, and understanding them is crucial for anyone who spends time on the road.
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How Many Speeding Tickets Before Suspension in BC? Read More »
It’s summer, and that means it’s road trip season. And what’s a driving vacation without a few truly bizarre legal facts to ruin the vibe? This week, we’re taking a weird and wacky tour through some of the strangest laws you could run into on the open road.
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Most people think nothing of driving down the road while consuming a Monster Energy Drink or a Red Bull. They think that because there is no alcohol in these drinks, it could have no ability to impact their breath tests. Unfortunately, the scary reality is that many energy drinks do contain trace concentrations of alcohol that can produce false positive readings on breath tests.
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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 series of constitutional challenges to amendments in the Criminal Code that significantly restricted the use of provocation to reduce murder charges to manslaughter—raising critical questions about legal consistency, federal criminal law, and the right to a fair defence.
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This week on Driving Law, Paul Doroshenko takes the wheel while Kyla is away in court, joined by articled students Alice and Alison for a special in-car recording from his 1953 Buick. The episode kicks off with a reflective discussion about what the students have learned during their time at the firm—covering complex topics like BC’s Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) scheme, the science and limitations of breath testing, and the often-overlooked role that language barriers and misinformation play in roadside legal encounters.
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This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we’re talking about vanity plates. Some people wish to turn their bumper into a billboard, and in a free society there will always be those who wish to push the limits on freedom of expression. Whether they’re clever, crude, or just confusing, sometimes they hit a nerve with the authorities. When that happens, things can get weird.
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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 interim suspension of a lawyer in Nova Scotia—raising urgent questions about due process, the limits of regulatory power, and the livelihood of professionals facing unresolved complaints.
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This week on Driving Law, hosts Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko tackle an engaging and wide-ranging mix of personal experience, emerging legal controversies, and high-stakes constitutional issues that are shaping the legal landscape for drivers across Canada. From harrowing moments behind the wheel to the growing role of automated enforcement, and from street-level crackdowns to Supreme Court-bound Charter battles, this episode offers a thought-provoking blend of storytelling and expert legal analysis.
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This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we’re looking at drivers who redefined the term “carry-on”—but not in a good way. From absurd rooftop loads to mobile fire hazards, these stories remind us that physics and traffic laws both have limits.
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