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New cannabis-impaired driving laws applied inconsistently

The decriminalization of recreational cannabis in Canada ushered in new cannabis-impaired driving laws. Although I was, and still am, a vocal critic of these laws, I also want to see them being applied fairly so long as they are in effect. Sadly, almost a year on from legalization, this is not the case. …

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume Sixty Two

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, it is all about bodies and potatoes. First, we look at what happened to some poor unsuspecting potatoes in a Wal-Mart. Then, we examine what happens when McDonald’s does not serve their fries piping hot. And finally, we look at a case of what happens when you tell one particular parent what not to do at the doctor’s office. …

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Can You Fail a Breathalyzer with Orajel?

Got a toothache? Acumen Law Corporation lawyers Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko investigate if you should be worried about getting pulled over by police after applying Orajel toothache medicine. In the latest “Can You Fail It?” experiment, they will be rubbing Orajel on their gums to find out if it can give, what would appear to be, an alcohol reading on a roadside 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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Copyright Infringement: 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 copyright infringement.

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 67

Have you ever wondered how much information your car is saving about you? Where you go. What you do. How fast you travel.

Vincent Gogolek, executive director of the BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association, speaks to Kyla Lee about the report he authored, The Connected Car: Who is in the driver’s seat? …

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume Sixty One

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at the curious case of the chopped off penis. Then, we focus our attention on an unconventional police method to track down a suspect who was hiding nearby. And finally, we all get a laugh out of a hilarious case of vandalism in Saanich. …

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Hearsay and Identification: 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 hearsay and identification.

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 66

This week on the Driving Law Podcast, I speak with Paul Doroshenko about the Abbott SoToxa’s approval and why it is problematic for Canadians. Then, we talk about a recent tweet from BC MLA Bowinn Ma about crash risks associated with Class 4 drivers as opposed to Class 5 drivers and why this is important for ridesharing in British Columbia. Finally, we look at a recent fine issued to a driver who was charged in the dooring death of a cyclist.

I’m also pleased to announce that the Driving Law podcast is now part of the Cannabis Media Collective!

You can listen online on SoundCloud, PlayerFM, or subscribe on iTunes!

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Weird and Wacky Wednesday: Volume Sixty

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at how one man put in motion the most absurd drug smuggling plan that has yet to feature itself on this blog series. Then, we look at how one individual attempted to screw over his ex-wife with a retirement benefit claim. And finally, we revisit Florida where one man taught his child how to swim in a very unconventional swimming lesson.

Follow the jump and learn more about the weirdest and wackiest legal stories from around the world! …

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Can You Fail A Breathalyzer with Hand Sanitizer?

There are many ordinary substances that can cause a person who has consumed very little or no alcohol at all to fail a breathalyzer test. In this video series, Paul Doroshekno and I head into the Acumen Labs to test out theories given to us from the public, from clients, and from our colleagues about what can make a person fail a roadside breathalyzer test.

This week, Paul and I look at the question of whether hand sanitizer can cause a false positive reading on a breathalyzer. And while the answer is obvious if you actually drink hand sanitizer, the experiment we conduct is somewhat more nuanced. In our experiment, we take hand sanitizer and rub it into our hands, then simply touch our faces.

Watch the video to find out if only touching your face with hand sanitizer can cause a falsely high reading on a breathalyzer.

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