Welcome to Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t! This week, lawyer Kyla Lee discusses dangerous offender applications… Acumen Law Corporation lawyer Kyla Lee gives her take on a made-in-Canada court case each week and discusses why these cases should have been heard by Canada’s highest court: the Supreme Court of Canada.
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Advocates demanding better protection along Highway 5 in B.C.’s Interior say out-of-province drivers are part of the problem. As Travis Prasad reports, they say those who take safety risks face little to no penalty.
…Kyla on Global News: Stricter penalties for out-of-province drivers on Highway 5 wantedRead More »
Kyla on Global News: Stricter penalties for out-of-province drivers on Highway 5 wanted Read More »
“If you’re not from here… That suspension doesn’t really impact you. By the time they get around to doing that, it’s usually after the ticket’s gone unpaid or after it’s been paid, a few weeks have passed, the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles reviews your driving record, they then cause a letter to be generated which has to be mailed to you… then the prohibition goes into effect…”
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Welcome to the first podcast of 2024. Kyla and Paul look at the driving habits of commercial drivers and out of province drivers. They highlight the difficulty of cross provincial jurisdiction. They also look at Roy Heide and his 21 DUI convictions.
Driving Law Podcast Episode 323: Overhead Strikes and 21 DUIs Read More »
“…they have been failed by the system. You get to conviction number 20, this being 21, the system has not recognized what your actual needs are. Jail is not going to deter you, if you’re getting a 5 year sentence, you’ve already done time in jail that’s been in excess of a year. If you’re racking up 20 convictions for impaired driving, you’re on a lifetime driving ban, so prohibiting your driving licence is not going to change your behaviour… We need better supports for those who struggle with addiction issues in the criminal justice system.”
…“…Once they step up enforcement and people adjust their behaviour in response to the increase in enforcement, the enforcers see that their actions are no longer necessary – they’re issuing fewer tickets, they’re stopping fewer drivers, they’re seeing fewer bad driving behaviours and accidents, and so they back off… And then people see there’s less chance of getting caught, they increase their bad driving behaviour again. So what is necessary… is this consistent, visible enforcement.”
…Kyla on Radio NL News Mornings with Jeff & Bill: Highway 5 ConcernsRead More »
Kyla on Radio NL News Mornings with Jeff & Bill: Highway 5 Concerns Read More »
The world of fast food often serves up more than just quick meals. At McDonald’s, a global fast-food giant, some bizarre and unsettling incidents have unfolded, proving that life can be stranger than fiction. From a shocking discovery in a food bag to a delivery gone wrong, and a pastor’s violent outburst, these stories highlight the unexpected and sometimes alarming events that can occur under the golden arches. Here are three such tales that stand out for their peculiar nature, especially during the holiday season.
…Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 278 Read More »
After a B.C. man recently racked up his 21st impaired driving conviction, one lawyer says it’s the system — not the offender — that requires a closer look.
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On our last episode of the year Kyla and Paul pick out the most ridiculous drivers of 2023 and recaps their adventures to ring in 2024!
Driving Law Podcast Episode 322: A Year of Ridiculous Drivers in Review Read More »
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