Kyla on CBC News: Sask. RCMP will now administer a breathalyzer to every driver pulled over for any reason
Saskatchewan RCMP will now administer a breathalyzer test at every traffic stop in their jurisdiction.
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Kyla on the Daily Hive: Think twice: Vancouver lawyer warns against using “bricks” to cross the road
While many people in Vancouver laughed at the “bricks” laid out to help pedestrians cross the road safely, one person was certainly not amused. Lawyer Kyla Lee is calling the project a “disaster.”
…Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: What difference would B.C.’s home-flipping tax make on affordability?
Our Soapbox Social panel, Mo Amir and Kyla Lee, weigh in on B.C.’s home-flipping tax, Andrea Reimer and Christine Boyle competing to be the B.C. NDP’s candidate to replace George Heyman as the MLA for the new riding of Vancouver-Little Mountain, and share their top commuting pet peeves.
…Kyla on CBC News: Speeding tickets not always doomed by missing info: B.C. court
In a decision destined to dash the dreams of leadfooted armchair lawyers, British Columbia’s top court has thrown cold water on the commonly-held myth a poorly written speeding ticket is an automatic get-out-of-jail-free card.
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Kyla on CTV News: Tesla parked in Vancouver bike lane prompts debate over signage
Are the parking signs placed beside some Vancouver bike lanes leaving drivers confused?
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Kyla on Radio NL News Mornings with Jeff Andreas: Florida Bans Social Media for Kids Under 14
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill prohibiting minors under 14 from having social-media accounts, following similar efforts in other states that have been challenged in court…
…Today on Radio NL News Mornings with Jeff & Bill: RCMP set to begin mandatory breathalyzers for drivers pulled over in Saskatchewan
The police service announced this week that effective April 1, officers will begin checking all drivers for alcohol during traffic stops. The policy builds on changes introduced to the federal Criminal Code in 2018, which gave police the authority to require breath samples from drivers without having to first prove a reasonable suspicion of impairment.
…Kyla in the Globe and Mail: Do police need my phone records to prove distracted driving?
When it comes to charging you for distracted driving in Canada, it’s the officer’s call.
Police don’t need cellphone records; they only need to prove that they saw you holding or watching your phone, a criminal defence lawyer said.
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Kyla in the Globe and Mail: Do police need my phone records to prove distracted driving? Read More »
Kyla on CBC: On the Coast: Recent attacks in the city lead to calls for action
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and Police Chief Adam Palmer’s responses to recent high-profile attacks in the city led to calls for more accountability. Kyla Lee, a criminal lawyer with Acumen Law Corp., said there needs to be more accountability from law enforcement. And Mo Amir, podcast host of This is VANCOLOUR, said there needs to be long-term solutions to provide better mental health support and address poverty.
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Kyla on CBC: On the Coast: Recent attacks in the city lead to calls for action Read More »
Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Vancouver’s response to high-profile attacks
Kyla Lee, a Vancouver criminal lawyer for Acumen Law Corporation, and Mo Amir, host of the podcast This is VANCOLOUR, weigh in Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and Vancouver police Chief Adam Palmer’s responses to recent high-profile attacks in the city, federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s failed non-confidence vote on the carbon tax — and spring cleaning.
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