Welcome to Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t! This week, lawyer Kyla Lee discusses mistrials and judicial bias.
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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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 »
Cell Phone Ticket Case Adds Uncertainty to Definition of Use Read More »
The SNC-Lavalin affair is causing problems for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and raising wider ethical issues. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko explore the fallout and how it relates to driving law.
Lyft has announced it will be launching ride-hailing services in BC. …
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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! …
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Can minty-fresh breath land you in trouble with the law? Acumen Law Corporation lawyers Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko investigate if mouthwash can cause a false reading on a breathalyzer. Mouthwash brands such as Listerine contain alcohol but will that register on an approved screening device (ASD).
In “Can You Fail It?” everyday household consumables are put to the test to find out, Can You Fail It? That is, can you give a false positive reading on a breathalyzer after consuming it.
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Welcome to Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t! This week, lawyer Kyla Lee discusses mistrials and judicial bias.
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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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 »
Overdose Death of BC Teen Exposes Gaps in Criminal Law Read More »
On this week’s show, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss the case of a 72-year-old driver who was given a four-month driving prohibition for cell phone tickets.
The legal definition of an electronic device in driving cases is fairly vague. Kyla and Paul look at whether the definition includes ignition interlock devices. …
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This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at two amazing escape cases. One foiled plot to escape prison, that has since ended tragically, and a second successful plot to escape prosecution for a drug possession offence. Finally, we look at an argument that will make you say “Well, that escalated quickly.” …
Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume Sixty Three Read More »
Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko of Acumen Law Corporation pick apart the latest driving law-related happenings.
There’s reaction to the news that there has been no significant spike in cannabis-impaired driving charges since legalization. …
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