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Deemed Conviction for a violation ticket

You can get a deemed conviction for missing a deadline

Congratulations to Ana Chamgoulova on successfully overturning a deemed conviction for her client. Ana is an articled student at Acumen Law Corporation and she argued at the BC Supreme Court that a judicial justice unfairly denied her client, Aldo Junior Danny Grossi, an extension to dispute a violation ticket.

I commend Ana on a job well done and the facts of this case serve as a lesson on the importance of fully explaining yourself in an application to appeal a deemed conviction.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 149

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we have a cautionary tale for anyone with VHS tapes they never returned. Then we look at an inventive way to smuggle drugs. Finally, we have a proud mozzarella fan looking to protect the cheese from imitations that don’t cut it.

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

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The importance of having a lawyer for an IRP judicial review

IRP judicial review can be stressful

Representing yourself for a judicial review of an IRP decision can be an incredibly risky thing to do. The case of Zamani v. British Columbia (Superintendent of Motor Vehicles) highlights the importance of having a lawyer for an IRP judicial review, given their complex nature.

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How fair is an unnecessary noise ticket in BC?

Exhausts can get an unnecessary noise ticket in bc

Spring is in full swing which means it’s prime time for motorcycles and sports cars on the roads. Unfortunately, this also means it’s peak time to get an unnecessary noise ticket in BC.

While the law gives police the power to hand out tickets to excessively loud drivers. But exactly how loud is too loud? And how do officers measure the noise coming from your vehicle?

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 148

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at one way to get a mistrial or disqualify a bunch of judges. Then we look at certain uses that were not contemplated for a Tickle Me Elmo doll. Finally, we think about all the times we were frustrated while waiting in a drive-thru and feel thankful that at least we had more common sense than one woman.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 147

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at three cases of unusual legal antics. The first involved a lawsuit over a literal house of lies. Then, we look at why you should always assume that the police are recording you — especially when you are actually in a police station. Finally, we examine a failed excuse for drug possession that was pretty darn creative.

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Roadside cannabis impairment tests unreliable according to study

cannabis impairment tests might be unreliable

There is new evidence that the current cannabis impairment tests in Canada are unreliable. This is according to an article by the Department of Justice’s National Institute of Justice (NIJ) in the United States.

Police in this country have two ways to test for cannabis-impaired drivers: testing bodily fluids for THC and standardised field sobriety tests (SFST). The NIJ’s study determined that both SFSTs and THC levels in biofluids are unreliable indicia of impairment.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesday: Volume 146

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we find out what happens when a wanted mobster tries to start a YouTube cooking channel. Then, we look at an alleged thief’s strange choice of getaway vehicle. Finally, we have a case of a suspected car thief’s poor choice of transportation for going to court.

Follow the jump to learn more about the weird and wacky legal cases that made the cut this week.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 145

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at the case of a cheerleading torturer who seems like something out of a movie. Then, we examine how not one but three drunk drivers can all cause the same accident. Finally, we look at alternative uses for pickles.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 144

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at the case of a traffic court appearance that was just a little more unusual than they normally are. Next, we examine why perhaps educating women to defend themselves at a young age can backfire. Finally, we consider the circumstances that led to 50-60 Minnesota residents losing their internet access.

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