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Driving Law with Kyla Lee: Episode 79

It’s the election special. Acumen Law Corporation lawyers Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko weigh into the Canadian federal election. They break down what each political party would mean for driving law.

There’s also time to talk about hit and run cases including some helpful advice on what to do if you are ever involved in one. …

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume Seventy-Three

Picture to show burglar stealing a security camera

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we have a security camera that caught its own theft, security at an airport were left scratching their heads trying to solve an aviation mystery and when being a fan of the movie Superbad goes wrong.

Follow the jump to find out who made headlines this week for all the wrong reasons.

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The 12 Steps of a Drug Recognition Evaluation

Man taking part in Drug Recognition Evaluation physical coordination tests

Tomorrow (October 17) will be one year since recreational marijuana was legalized across Canada. There were fears at the time that decriminalization would lead to an influx of cannabis-impaired drivers on the roads. The problem, however, is that testing for cannabis impairment can be quite difficult. …

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Driving Law with Kyla Lee: Episode 78

In this week’s podcast, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko dive into some proposed legislation the BC government has slipped under the radar.

New provisions would introduce a new defence to speeding contrary to a highway sign while removing a defence for vehicle owners snapped by red light intersection speed cameras. …

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume Seventy Two

A Russian man has filed a lawsuit against Apple

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we crown what is officially the stupidest lawsuit ever. Then, we look at the case of a very creative drug dealer who also was very bold and brazen. Finally, we look at one marriage that ended in something much rarer than divorce, death, or disaster.

Follow the jump to learn more about this week’s weirdest and wackiest legal cases.

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Can You Fail a Breathalyzer with Apple Juice?

Our adventures in science continue in Can You Fail It. This time, we will be seeing if you can fail a breathalyzer with apple juice. We received a request to test the drink to see if it can fool a breathalyzer and we duly complied. We will be testing SunRype apple juice.

Apple juice does not list alcohol in its ingredients. However, does it contain something that can lead you to fail a breathalyzer?

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BC Government Quietly Introduces Law That Would Create New Defence to Speeding Tickets

A new limit to speeding against a sign is available

Now that the provincial government has started sitting again, we knew that legislation would soon be tabled. The first bill tabled, which was the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, purports to generally do housekeeping in legislation. …

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Prior Inconsistent Statements: Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!

Welcome to Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t! This week, lawyer Kyla Lee discusses prior inconsistent statements.

Acumen Law Corporation lawyer Kyla Lee gives her take on a made-in-Canada court case each week and discusses why these cases should have been heard by Canada’s highest court: the Supreme Court of Canada.

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Driving Law with Kyla Lee: Episode 77

Police cancelled a traffic ticket given to a woman for charging her cell phone in her car’s cupholder. The decision came after the story exploded online and Driving Law’s Kyla Lee said she would help the woman appeal her $368 fine.

Kyla and co-host Paul Doroshenko discuss a Supreme Court ruling on the case of a protester arrested in order to prevent a possible public disorder. …

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays Volume Seventy One

Drinking and driving: a sushi food truck features this week

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at the case of a curious break and enter into a food truck. Then, we examine a very unusual defence to a drinking and driving case. And finally, we look at a man who may have had the worst wedding day of all time.

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

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