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How BC’s Immediate Roadside Prohibition System Actually Works (Step-by-Step)

Aug 26 2026

The Immediate Roadside Prohibition system can feel like a black box. Police take your licence, hand you paperwork, and you’re left trying to understand what just happened and what comes next. Here’s a clear, step-by-step explanation of how the system actually works from beginning to end. Step 1: The Roadside Stop It begins when a […]

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How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record in British Columbia?

Aug 18 2026

This is one of the most important questions for anyone facing a DUI charge in BC. And the answer is more complicated than most people expect, because “your record” means different things in different contexts. Your Criminal Record If you’re convicted of a Criminal Code impaired driving offence, whether over .08, impaired, or refusal, that conviction

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Cross-Border Drug Importation

Aug 11 2026

In April of 2026, a BC woman who once worked in Punjabi-language broadcasting was sentenced in New Westminster to five and a half years in jail after she was caught attempting to bring more than 100 kilograms of methamphetamine across the Canada–US border. For many readers, the numbers are staggering; both the quantity of the

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R. v. Singer: What the Supreme Court Just Said About Police in Your Driveway

Aug 4 2026

If police showed up at your home, walked up your driveway, and opened your car door to begin an impaired driving investigation, you might have a stronger case than you realize. In February 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in R. v. Singer, 2026 SCC 8, and it has changed the rules

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Over 80 vs Refusal: Which Charge Is Worse in BC?

Jul 29 2026

If you’re trying to understand whether an “over .08” charge or a refusal charge is worse in BC, the answer isn’t as simple as it might seem. On paper, the mandatory minimum penalties are nearly identical. In practice, the two charges are very different, and which one is “worse” depends largely on the specific facts

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DUI vs IRP in British Columbia: Two Different Systems, Two Different Risks

Jul 22 2026

A lot of people who’ve been stopped for impaired driving in BC think they’re dealing with one problem. In reality, they’re often dealing with two entirely separate legal systems operating simultaneously — the provincial administrative system and the criminal justice system. Understanding the difference is fundamental to knowing what you’re facing. The Provincial System: Immediate

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Meet the Alcotest 6000: The New Roadside Breathalyzr BC Police Will Be Using – and How It Can Be Challenged

Jul 14 2026

If you have been pulled over in British Columbia in the past year or two and asked to blow into a small handheld device at the roadside, there is a good chance that device was federally approved under an updated Canadian regulation that most drivers have never heard of. One of the newest approved devices,

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Over 80 vs Refusal: Which Charge Is Worse in BC?

Jul 7 2026

Both “over 80” and refusal are serious criminal charges. In practice, refusal is often treated as worse. An “over 80” charge is based on a breath alcohol concentration over the legal limit. These cases turn on whether the testing process was lawful and reliable. There may be issues with timing, device operation, procedure, and continuity

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Vancouver DUI Lawyer: What Actually Matters When Choosing Defence Counsel

Jun 30 2026

People searching for a DUI lawyer are often overwhelmed. Websites promise results. Rankings claim expertise. None of that tells you what actually matters. What matters is experience with impaired driving law in British Columbia. DUI and IRP cases are technical. They turn on procedure, timing, device operation, disclosure practices, and the way the administrative and

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DUI vs IRP in British Columbia: Two Different Systems, Two Different Risks

Jun 23 2026

British Columbia operates two separate impaired driving systems. One is criminal. The other is administrative. They run in parallel and create different risks. The criminal system applies when police lay charges such as impaired driving, over 80, or refusal. These cases proceed through the courts. A conviction can result in a criminal record, fines, driving

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Who Gets the Work? A Look at Equity in Legal Aid Data

Jun 17 2026

There is a common story told about the legal profession. It is a story of gradual progress. More women entering law. More young lawyers building practices. More attention to inclusion. On the surface, this report from Legal Aid BC seems to support part of that narrative. The number of women entering criminal defence work has

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How a Pardon for Impaired Driving Affects Future Charges

Jun 9 2026

Many people believe that obtaining a record suspension, commonly known as a pardon, acts as a magic eraser that completely vanishes a past mistake. As a criminal defence lawyer, I am here to tell you that a recent and disappointing judgment from the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, R. v. Skene, has proven that this

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How BC’s Immediate Roadside Prohibition System Actually Works (Step-by-Step)

How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record in British Columbia?

Cross-Border Drug Importation

R. v. Singer: What the Supreme Court Just Said About Police in Your Driveway

Over 80 vs Refusal: Which Charge Is Worse in BC?

DUI vs IRP in British Columbia: Two Different Systems, Two Different Risks

Meet the Alcotest 6000: The New Roadside Breathalyzr BC Police Will Be Using – and How It Can Be Challenged

Over 80 vs Refusal: Which Charge Is Worse in BC?

Vancouver DUI Lawyer: What Actually Matters When Choosing Defence Counsel

DUI vs IRP in British Columbia: Two Different Systems, Two Different Risks

Who Gets the Work? A Look at Equity in Legal Aid Data

How a Pardon for Impaired Driving Affects Future Charges

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