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Why You Need a Lawyer to Help Avoid Points and Unintended License Consequences

Police vehicle pulling over a white SUV for speeding on a city road in British Columbia

You might think fighting a traffic ticket is straightforward. Pay the fine, accept the points, and move on. But what happens when that simple decision threatens your entire livelihood? The recent case of R. v. Chen, 2025 BCSC 2350 offers a stark reminder that even minor convictions can have major, unforeseen consequences, especially when you navigate the legal system without expert advice.

This case revolved around Mr. You-Yu Chen, a full-time ride-share (Uber) driver in British Columbia.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 375

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Under Age and Over the Line

Often, I give presentations at high schools, and I’m always presenting about the law. I feel somewhat conflicted in some respects. I think perhaps I should speak about the perils of drinking, the dangers of underage alcohol consumption, or the risks associated with alcoholism. Then again, I would feel like a bit of a hypocrite because firstly, I’m part owner of a distillery and, even though I drank quite a bit when I was young, I’ve succeeded in many of my endeavors in life.

Then this article showed up in my feed suggesting that people who are binge drinkers when they’re young are often more successful later in life. That threw a wrench into the works. This week on weird and wacky Wednesdays, we’re looking at a few stories where youthful drinking got people in hot water and my hope is to reconcile my feelings.

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