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How Fruit Can Get You a DUI!

A woman wearing sunglasses sits in the driver’s seat of a car, eating a ripe plum while holding a bowl full of plums.

If you’re facing a DUI or an immediate roadside prohibition (IRP), you’re probably feeling stressed and confused. Especially if you believe you are innocent. You might be led to believe that the breathalyzer test is the ultimate, infallible piece of evidence.

But what if I told you that something as innocent as a piece of fruit could potentially skew the results of a roadside breathalyzer and lead to a false positive? It sounds crazy, but it’s true, and it’s an important piece of information for anyone worried about a DUI where they believe they are innocent.

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How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record in Canada?

Distraught driver holding a beer bottle with police lights flashing in the background.

If you’ve been charged with a DUI in Canada, a significant concern is undoubtedly how long this will remain on your record.

A DUI conviction can have extensive ramifications, impacting your employment prospects, your ability to travel, and even your housing situation. Understanding the duration a DUI stays on your record, and what actions you can take, is essential for planning your future.

This post will outline the key facts about DUI records in Canada and clarify why seeking legal counsel is vital to protect your future.

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The Most Common Sentences for a First DUI in Canada: What to Expect

A distressed man sitting in a car at night with a police car's flashing lights visible through the window, holding his head in frustration.

Being charged with a first DUI in Canada can be an overwhelming experience, and understanding what penalties you might face is crucial for preparing yourself and navigating the legal process.

A DUI conviction can have significant repercussions, even for a first-time offence, impacting your employment, travel, and personal life.

This post aims to clarify the typical sentences imposed for a first DUI in Canada, explain the factors that can influence these penalties, and emphasize the critical importance of securing skilled legal representation.

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Kyla Lee: The Leading Authority on Immediate Roadside Prohibitions

Kyla Lee’s Immediate Roadside Prohibitions in Western Canada is the definitive guide to understanding the complexities of Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) law. This groundbreaking textbook not only explains the intricacies of the IRP regime in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan but also showcases Kyla Lee’s unparalleled expertise in this highly specialized area of law.

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The Variability Between Breath Readings and Blood Tests: Why It Matters in DUI Defence

Breath-alcohol testing is a cornerstone of impaired driving enforcement, widely used in Canada to determine whether drivers are over the legal blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) limit. However, new scientific findings shed light on a significant problem with this method of testing: the variability of the blood/breath ratio (BBR), which directly impacts the accuracy of breath-alcohol test results. This variability raises important questions about how reliable breathalyzer readings truly are, and has serious implications for those facing impaired driving charges.

At the heart of the issue is the BBR, the proportionality factor used to convert a breath-alcohol concentration (BrAC) into an estimated BAC. The standard BBR, used in all breath-alcohol testing devices in Canada, is assumed to be 2100:1. This means that 2100 mL of breath is considered equivalent to the alcohol content of 1 mL of blood. However, as discussed in a recent article by Dominick A. Labianca, The Variability of the Blood/Breath Ratio and Its Impact on the Results of Breath-Alcohol Analyses (2023), this ratio is far from fixed and can vary significantly between individuals.

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Behaviour That Makes Police Think You’re a DUI Driver

Being pulled over at a roadblock or during a drinking and driving investigation can be nerve-wracking. Police officers in British Columbia are trained to look for specific behaviours that might indicate a driver has been drinking. In many cases, the behaviour is perfectly innocent. Often people find themselves under significant police scrutiny for what is otherwise innocent behaviour because police are trained to think everyone is hiding something.

Here are five behaviours that can make the police suspicious during such situations.

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Cannabis and Drug-Impaired Driving: DUI for Drugs or DUI for a Drug?

When cannabis products were legalized in Canada, a panic ensued among road safety and public safety groups alike: legalization would lead to an increase of cannabis-related impaired driving incidents.

And while statistically that has now been shown to be an unjustified hullabaloo about nothing, there is a definite trend of impaired driving involving cannabis that warrants more consideration.

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2023 Acquisition International Magazine Legal Award Winner!

We are delighted to share the remarkable achievement of Kyla Lee, from Acumen Law Corporation, who has been honoured with the esteemed 2023 Legal Award for Vancouver DUI Lawyer by Acquisition International Magazine. This distinguished recognition is a testament to Kyla’s exceptional legal expertise and unwavering commitment to providing outstanding legal services. View Kyla’s listing here!

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Disputing a 90-day DUI

A lot of clients call me to say “I got a DUI last night.” They want to know about disputing a 90-day DUI in British Columbia. The first and most important thing that I tell them is that there is only a limited time to dispute a 90-day DUI and that is why it is important to act quickly. 

Contacting a lawyer for a 90-day DUI can be a scary process. But we are here to put your mind at ease. Below I will describe the process of what you can expect when you call a lawyer about your 90-day DUI.

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An Open Letter to Those Who Say “If You Don’t Want a DUI, Don’t Drink and Drive.”

I know you do not support impaired driving. I know you do not believe that people who are charged with or under investigation for impaired driving offences deserve all the legal support and protection that any other person accused or investigated for any other offence is constitutionally entitled to.

But you’re wrong. And I’d like to ask you to listen, because I want to change your mind.

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