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A recent case out of Revelstoke has exposed some of the ridiculous realities of the cannabis laws in British Columbia.

During an art and garden tour, a police officer in Revelstoke, Constable Ling, observed three cannabis plants growing in the back yard of one of the properties. As a result of these observations, the officer conducted surveillance of the property by hiding in some nearby bushes and seeing if he could see the plants from the street using a telephoto lens.

When he was successfully able to do that, he took steps to identify the homeowners using information from the brochure for the garden tour and ICBC’s database. He then obtained a search warrant, pursuant to powers under BC’s Cannabis Act.

And that’s where the trouble really begins. …

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This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at a case that men… well they may want to avert their eyes. Then, we examine a particularly hilarious case that may result in a wrongful dismissal lawsuit. Finally, we examine the most heinous crime committed this year in Canada.

Hold on to your hats, folks. This week is a good one! …

Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume Sixty FiveRead More »

The family of the RCMP officer, Constable Sarah Beckett, who was killed by an impaired driver is crying out after her killer is being granted day parole. This was a tragic case that caught the attention of the entire province. Mr. Fenton, the driver of the vehicle that struck her police car, was sentenced to four years in prison following her death.

But this case is an important reminder of what the criminal justice system requires in both sentencing and how offenders serve their sentences. And so while the idea that Mr. Fenton may be getting day absences from a correctional facility, the reality is that this is better in the long term for the promotion of a safe and peaceful society in Canada. …

Fenton Case an Important Reminder of Why Parole ExistsRead More »

Having dealt with hundreds, if not thousands, of cases where clients are charged with using an electronic device while driving, I have seen all types of cases where people truly did not believe they were using their device. …

Cell Phone Ticket Case Adds Uncertainty to Definition of UseRead More »

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at a very shitty circumstance involving an arrest and charges out of Georgia. Then, we look at one of the more creative ways to participate in dying with dignity. Finally, we find a Florida man who did something stupid because what week would be complete without one?

Follow the jump to learn more about the weirdest and wackiest cases from this past week! …

Weird and Wacky Wednesdays Volume Sixty FourRead More »

The province collectively mourned when a BC teen was recently found deceased in a Lower Mainland park. But the situation became that much more tragic when reports were released indicating that there is video of the teenager in the final moments before his passing. …

Overdose Death of BC Teen Exposes Gaps in Criminal LawRead More »