Paul J Henderson: Abbotsford murder charge a reminder that destitute people have the most to fear from one another
Statistically speaking, if you don’t want to get murdered, don’t join a gang, be in a relationship, or be homeless
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Chromatic Counsel: How Attorneys Build Influence in Court: Kyla Lee on Law, Media & Perception
Kyla has appeared at all levels of court in Canada, including the Supreme Court, and has built a reputation not only as a strong defense Attorney but also as a public educator through her podcast Driving Law and frequent media contributions.
In this conversation, we explore:
What most people misunderstand about criminal defense law
How attorneys build credibility and influence in the courtroom
The realities of high-stakes legal work and managing pressure
The role of media and public education in modern law practice
How perception and presence shape legal outcomes in subtle ways
And a fun discussion on color, presence, and how visual cues impact authority
Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Vancouver mayor found to have harassed councillor by investigator
An investigation into Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s behaviour has found that he breached the city’s code of conduct and misused his influence to personally attack Coun. Sean Orr shortly after Orr was elected in 2025…
…Something Worth Hearing – Episode #005 – B.C.’s Mother’s Day Murders
Three international students from India are convicted of first-degree murder for a horrific home invasion and killing of a couple in their 70s.
In this episode, Paul outlines some of the terrible details from the courtroom and talks to Vancouver lawyer Kyla Lee about the case along with some of the underlying legal issues at play.
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CBC News: B.C. taxpayers have spent $300,000 to fly prisoners on private planes to and from court
B.C. taxpayers have spent nearly $300,000 in the last five months to fly inmates to and from court in rural and remote parts of the province.
Since December 2025, the B.C. Sheriff Service has chartered 31 flights to transport people accused of crimes back and forth from the detention centre where they’re being held and the courthouse where they’re being tried, according to figures provided to CBC News by the Ministry of Attorney General.
That figure is drawing criticism from some Crown prosecutors and defence lawyers, and the Official Opposition.
…Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast Soapbox Social: Bill 9 and B.C.’s Freedom of Information Laws
Kyla Lee appeared on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko for Soapbox Social, alongside podcast host Mo Amir, to discuss the week’s top stories.
One of the major topics was Bill 9, the proposed amendments to British Columbia’s freedom of information laws. The debate over the bill kept B.C. MLAs at the Legislature until nearly 4 a.m., after the Opposition Conservatives introduced a hoist motion to delay the amendments for six months to allow for more public consultation.
…CBC News: Hundreds of youths descend on Vancouver’s Scientology building as part of speedrunning trend
Social media’s latest viral trend made its way to Vancouver on Saturday afternoon, when police say hundreds of people — mostly youths — tried to force their way into the city’s Church of Scientology building.
The Vancouver Police Department said that at about 3 p.m. local time, officers received reports that between 250 and 300 people were congregating and attempting to “gain entry” into Scientology’s premises along West Hastings Street at the corner of Homer Street.
…Global News: Rural B.C. courts face significant challenges
A warning from the Supreme Court of BC that staffing and space shortages are disrupting criminal trials in a number of smaller B.C. communities. We speak to Kyla Lee of Acumen Law about the challenges and the public safety concerns they raise.
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Medium: Top Lawyers: Kyla Lee of Acumen Law Corporation On The 5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Specific Field of Law
The legal field is known to be extremely competitive. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. That being said, what does it take to stand out and become a “Top Lawyer” in your specific field of law? In this interview series called “5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Specific Field of Law”, we are talking to top lawyers who share what it takes to excel and stand out in your industry.
As a part of this interview series, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kyla Lee.
…Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Formal bid reportedly submitted to buy and move Vancouver Whitecaps
A formal offer has been submitted to relocate the Vancouver Whitecaps, the city’s Major League Soccer team, to Las Vegas…
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