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Admissibility of Evidence in Random Traffic Stops

Random traffic stops are permitted in some cases

Section 9 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects everyone’s right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned. The police cannot randomly pull you over, for example. When it comes to driving, however, there are some important qualifications. Random traffic stops are permitted if they are for the purpose of enforcing highway safety laws. The infringement is seen as being justified because effective law enforcement is in the interests of public safety.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 151

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at a very strange way to end an argument. Then, we examine the case of the right to bear arms, and hands, and fingers. Finally, we consider other options for stirring your coffee in the morning without stirring up trouble.

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

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Writing a Review Letter to ICBC

If you’ve recently opened your male and found a letter telling you the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles is about to suspend your license, you are probably considering writing a review letter to ICBC to get the prohibition revoked or reduced. Writing a review letter to ICBC can be extremely difficult, and it may be wise to seek legal advice before writing the letter.

This blog post will explain some of the things that you should keep in mind when writing a review letter to ICBC.

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What Happens When You Drive While Suspended?

Driving suspensions can be difficult for people. Many people need their licenses to get to work, to perform their jobs, or to deal with family obligations like driving kids to school or activities. A driving suspension can have a major impact on your life.

For this reason, a lot of people who are serving driving prohibitions may consider taking a risk and driving while they are suspended. Unfortunately, it can be hard to find information about what will happen if you drive while your license is suspended. Driving while suspended is illegal, and the consequences can be very severe.

This blog post helps to provide information about the various consequences of driving while suspended.

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How Long Does a Ticket Stay on my Driving Record in BC

One of the most common questions I am asked by clients who are given tickets is how long the ticket will remain on their driving record. Most people do not understand the significant penalties that can come from getting a ticket, and how long-lasting the consequences actually are.

The length of time that a ticket will stay on your driving record in British Columbia may surprise you. But there is a silver lining. This blog post explains everything you need to know about how long a ticket will stay on your record in British Columbia.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 150

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we are dealing with a case of police doing the right thing. Then, we have a look at why you should always take care when slicing vegetables. Finally, we examine what happens if you shoot up a lawyer’s office.

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

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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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