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Disputing a 90-day DUI

A lot of clients call me to say “I got a DUI last night.” They want to know about disputing a 90-day DUI in British Columbia. The first and most important thing that I tell them is that there is only a limited time to dispute a 90-day DUI and that is why it is important to act quickly. 

Contacting a lawyer for a 90-day DUI can be a scary process. But we are here to put your mind at ease. Below I will describe the process of what you can expect when you call a lawyer about your 90-day DUI.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesday: Volume 194

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays we begin by learning what absolutely should not be included in children’s lunches, and then we head to nowhere other than Florida, where a man posed as a police officer for Wendy’s discount. And we end this week with a sad story with an important reminder that guns are not toys and have very real consequences.

Follow the jump to read more about this week’s weirdest and wackiest legal cases from around the globe!

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The truth about excessive speed

The truth about excessive speed is that it is way more serious than one may think. Most people believe that because excessive speeding offences are only 3 points, so a conviction is not going to affect them as seriously as other offences.

But what they may not be aware of, and what is not marked down anywhere on the ticket, is that excessive speeding is considered to be a high-risk offence.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesday: Volume 193

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays the court of appeal made it clear COVID-19 is in fact not a conspiracy theory, then we hear about a lawsuit against Burger King and their false advertising of the Whopper. Then we end in Florida where a man decided on the most extra and illegal way to ask his neighbour to turn off his leaf blower.

Follow the jump to read more about this week’s weirdest and wackiest legal cases from around the globe!

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Why Does It Matter to Have a Lawyer in Traffic Court?

I wrote earlier this week about traffic court in BC and the disturbing changes that are on the horizon that appear to be aimed at banning lawyers from traffic court hearings.

I’ve received a ton of feedback from members of the public, most of whom are increasingly concerned about the use of these administrative processes to strip away constitutional rights. But some people are also confused – genuinely – about why it would really matter if you did not have a lawyer in traffic court.

Here’s what I have to say about that.

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Is the BC Government Trying to Keep You From Having a Lawyer in Your Traffic Ticket Case?

The BC Government recently introduced Bill 17 – the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act. This legislation aims to change some of the processes currently used in traffic courts. The Government’s description of the changes is that they will move some traffic court matters into an online process, to facilitate easier access to justice.

But I’m not fully convinced that’s the aim

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Weird and Wacky Wednesday: Volume 192

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays were reminded that not everything requires a 9-1-1 call, and we also learn what not to do if we ever find ourselves in an on the run situation. And we end this week off with a police appearance at the most talked-about man of the week Will Smith’s house…but the visit had nothing to with what’s been keeping him in the news this week.

Follow the jump to read more about this week’s weirdest and wackiest legal cases from around the globe!

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Weird and Wacky Wednesday: Volume 191

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we start in Ontario where an 11-year-old was caught, not only driving a car but also speeding in it on the wrong side of the road! Then we move to Florida where four men decided to do something about the rising gas prices and a woman is in jail for shooting her neighbour…with a water gun!

Follow the jump to read more about this week’s weirdest and wackiest legal cases from around the globe!

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Weird and Wacky Wednesday: Volume 190

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at the case of a man who came up with a really poor excuse to get out of a speeding ticket. Then, we examine the circumstances of police testing drugs and how that actually occurs. Finally, we look at an Ohio man who found himself…in a bit of a pickle.

Follow the jump to read more about this week’s weirdest and wackiest legal cases from around the globe!

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