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Is a Driving While Prohibited Charge a Criminal Charge?

driving while prohibited

Many people who contact my office are not sure about whether they are facing the consequences of a criminal record for a driving while prohibited charge. These individuals are wondering whether a driving while prohibited charge is a criminal charge. And the answer, unfortunately, is more complicated than a simple “yes” or “no.”

In order to better understand this issue, first we need to understand what we are dealing with when looking at a driving while prohibited charge. …

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Should I Dispute a Speeding Ticket in BC?

Should I Dispute a Speeding Ticket

This is one of the most commonly asked questions that I receive as a lawyer: should I dispute a speeding ticket? Every day, numerous people who want to keep their driving records traffic ticket free call me to ask about disputing a speeding ticket and whether it is worth it to file the ticket in dispute.

The purpose of this blog post is to give you a little more information about whether you should dispute a speeding ticket in BC. …

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Did you miss a time period to dispute your IRP? We may be able to help.

If you received a 90-day driving prohibition in British Columbia for falling or refusing a roadside breathalyzer test, you only had seven days to dispute it. After the seven-day limitation period is up, there is nothing you can do.

Similarly, if you had a hearing scheduled but did not get your submissions in by the hearing date and time, the RoadSafetyBC policies require that you are deemed to have waived your rights to have a hearing.  

However, under a new order granted under the Emergency Program Act in British Columbia, you may be able to get a little relief on those otherwise hard-and-fast deadlines. As of March 26, 2020, if you missed a time limit to dispute your IRP or to submit your materials for an IRP hearing, you can request an extension. …

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Did you miss a time period to dispute your IRP? We may be able to help. Read More »

Suit Drive on hold until the Fall    

I have taken the decision to postpone the Women’s Suit Drive until the Fall. I recently launched the drive in what would have been its second year.

Unfortunately, with everything that’s going on with COVID-19 it’s just not an option right now. Acumen Law’s offices will not be scheduling any in person appointments at its offices for the time being.

It’s important that we all heed the directions of public health officials as we try to delay and limit the spread of the virus. Consequently, Acumen will suspend all pickups and drop-offs of donations.

Please note, the Women’s Suit Drive is on hold, not cancelled. If it’s safe to do so, we will resume the drive in the Fall. It’s a cause that’s close to my heart and I had really been looking forward to providing UBC law graduates with the suits but safety comes first.

If you would still like to donate a new or gently used women’s suit, of any shape, size, colour or style, you can do so via mail to Acumen Law’s Vancouver or Richmond locations.

You can also send cash donations or clothing store gift cards and I am happy to take any donations which will go directly to buying clothing for UBC law students. You can reach me kyla@kylalee.ca.

A further announcement will be made after summer about when the Women’s Suit Drive will resume. Until then, stay safe.

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BC Court Rules Having Phone on Lap not Against the Law

having phone on lap is not distracted driving

In a recent decision from traffic court, the BC Provincial Court has provided further clarity to the seemingly-endless grey area that is the distracted driving laws in British Columbia.

In this case, Ms. Wylie was seen driving with her phone plugged and sitting on her lap. The screen was not illuminated and she was not touching the device. The officer who ticketed her argued that simply having a phone resting on or near her lap was using it. Ms. Wylie testified that the phone was next to her leg and was charging.

You can find the judgment here. …

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BC Government Quietly Introduces Law That Would Create New Defence to Speeding Tickets

A new limit to speeding against a sign is available

Now that the provincial government has started sitting again, we knew that legislation would soon be tabled. The first bill tabled, which was the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, purports to generally do housekeeping in legislation. …

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays Volume Seventy One

Drinking and driving: a sushi food truck features this week

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at the case of a curious break and enter into a food truck. Then, we examine a very unusual defence to a drinking and driving case. And finally, we look at a man who may have had the worst wedding day of all time.

Follow the jump to read more about this week’s weirdest and wackiest legal cases from around the world! …

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