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This is VANCOLOUR – Kyla’s Court: Summer transportation laws many British Columbians accidentally break

What are the most common ways British Columbians accidentally break the law during the summer?
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks criminal defence lawyer Kyla Lee (Acumen Law) about the surprisingly common summer activities that can lead to fines, tickets, or even criminal charges. From beaches and parks to roads and waterways, are ordinary British Columbians unknowingly breaking the law every weekend in the summer?

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Impaired Driving Update – BC Edition: Volume 26

Welcome to British Columbia’s only weekly DUI law update newsletter. This newsletter contains the most cutting-edge information, the newest case law, and helpful practice tips for DUI defence in BC.

Authored by Kyla Lee, BC’s Impaired Driving Update is released weekly on Thursdays.

What’s inside:

  • Impaired Driving Defence Tip
  • ADP of the Week
  • Decision of the Week
  • Kyla’s Insight
  • Resources
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BarTalk Beyond the Bar: Government Rhetoric Undermines Confidence in the Administration of Justice by Kyla Lee

Political talk about crime has increasingly zeroed in on so-called “repeat offenders,” tougher bail, and the need to “strengthen” criminal law. This started with catch-and-release rhetoric heard in the last few elections. Although little more than fearmongering, it was effective. It preyed upon the public’s fear and lack of understanding of the criminal justice system. It became politically expedient to support tough-on-crime laws.

The Premier, Attorney General, and mayors now speak about public safety with a frequency and a tone that blurs the lines between the executive and the courts. This has the potential to erode public confidence in the administration of justice.

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CTV News: More victims identified in prolific voyeurism case in Greater Victoria

The Saanich Police Department (SPD) says more victims have come forward in the case of a man who secretly recorded hundreds of women and girls on Southern Vancouver Island.

Yin Yeung Derek Chan, 39, was sentenced to four and a half years in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to multiple voyeurism-related charges.

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Sexual Assault Trials: 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!”

In this episode, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation examines a case involving evidentiary screening applications in sexual assault trials. Canadian law requires special procedures before certain types of evidence can be introduced, particularly where the evidence relates to a complainant’s sexual history or other highly private information. In this case, the issue was whether evidence of a complainant’s previously expressed sexual attraction could be admitted without first going through a screening application. The trial judge allowed the evidence without requiring the application, and the Court of Appeal upheld that decision.

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Impaired Driving Update – BC Edition: Volume 25

Welcome to British Columbia’s only weekly DUI law update newsletter. This newsletter contains the most cutting-edge information, the newest case law, and helpful practice tips for DUI defence in BC.

Authored by Kyla Lee, BC’s Impaired Driving Update is released weekly on Thursdays.

What’s inside:

  • Impaired Driving Defence Tip
  • IRP of the Week
  • Decision of the Week
  • Kyla’s Insight
  • Resources
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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

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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…

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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Vancouver mayor found to have harassed councillor by investigator Read More »

Impaired Driving Update – BC Edition: Volume 24

Welcome to British Columbia’s only weekly DUI law update newsletter. This newsletter contains the most cutting-edge information, the newest case law, and helpful practice tips for DUI defence in BC.

Authored by Kyla Lee, BC’s Impaired Driving Update is released weekly on Thursdays.

What’s inside:

  • Impaired Driving Defence Tip
  • IRP of the Week
  • Decision of the Week
  • Kyla’s Insight
  • Resources
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