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Can I Drive After Being Issued an IRP in BC? Temporary Licences Explained

Jun 3 2026

One of the first practical questions people ask after receiving an Immediate Roadside Prohibition is whether they can still drive. The Short Answer For most IRPs, you cannot drive during the prohibition period. That’s the whole point of the prohibition. However, there are some nuances worth understanding, particularly around temporary licenses if there is an […]

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Teslas, Accidents, and the Insurance Fight You Didn’t Expect

May 26 2026

Sometimes the law hits close to home. Yesterday, just two blocks from our office in Richmond, I watched a Tesla being loaded onto a flatbed, badly smashed, It wasn’t remarkable in the abstract. What made it striking is how unremarkable it has become. We see this more and more, and increasingly, we see what comes

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AI is Not Your Lawyer

May 19 2026

Everyone is talking about AI. We would like to be clear about how it works here. We’ve spent time testing these tools. More than once, we’ve asked an AI a specific legal question only for it to confidently hand us an answer that was flat-out wrong. When we’re talking wrong, we mean not just slightly

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Driving while prohibited in BC: Why these cases are harder for the government to prove than people think

May 13 2026

People facing a driving while prohibited charge in British Columbia may think that proving the case would be fairly straightforward. The police say a person was prohibited, the person was driving, and that, you would think, would be enough for a prosecutor to prove their case. That is not quite how it works in British

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Is an IRP a Criminal Offence?

May 5 2026

You are pulled over by the police, and the officer makes you blow into a hand-held breathalyzer. You understand that the officer is conducting a roadside investigation. The officer uses words such as “in accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Code” before you blow into the handheld breathalyzer. All of this takes place while

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What If the Breathalyzer Reading Was Wrong? How Approved Screening Devices Fail

Apr 29 2026

One of the most common things people say after an IRP or DUI charge is “the reading must have been wrong.” In some cases, they’re right. Breathalyzer devices, including the Approved Screening Devices (ASDs) used at roadside, are not infallible. Understanding how they can fail is important if you’re considering challenging a result. What Is

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What Happens to Your Car After a DUI Impound in BC

Apr 22 2026

Having your vehicle impounded is one of the most immediately disruptive consequences of a DUI stop in BC. On top of everything else happening in an already stressful situation, you’re left wondering where your car is, how long it’ll be gone, and how much this is going to cost. Here’s a straightforward breakdown of what

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Will I Go to Jail for My First DUI in BC? What Actually Happens

Apr 14 2026

If you’ve just been charged with a first DUI in British Columbia, the fear of going to jail is probably near the top of your mind. Let’s address it honestly: for most first-time offenders, jail is not the outcome. But the situation is a lot more nuanced than that. The Minimum Penalties for a First

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What Happens When You Call Us About an Immediate Roadside Prohibition

Apr 7 2026

If you’ve just received an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP), you’re probably stressed, and that’s completely understandable. Many people feel anxious about calling a lawyer, especially if it’s the first time they’ve ever had to do so. We want you to know: there’s nothing to worry about. When you call us, you’ll typically be speaking with

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A Texas DWI and Traveling to Canada in 2026: A Cross-Border Guide from a Texas Defense Attorney and a Canadian Defence Lawyer

Apr 1 2026

By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), Deandra Grant Law, Dallas, Texas and Kyla Lee, Acumen Law Corporation, Vancouver, British Columbia One of the most common questions DWI defense attorneys in the United States hear from clients has nothing to do with courtrooms or probation. It’s this: “Will I still be able to go to

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What To Do If You’re Pulled Over for Suspected Impaired Driving in BC

Mar 24 2026

If you’re reading this right now, there’s a good chance you’re either sitting on the side of the road or you just got home from a very stressful traffic stop. Either way, take a breath. Here’s what you need to know. Being pulled over for impaired driving in British Columbia is one of the most

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Police at Your Door: Know Your Rights After Singer

Mar 20 2026

R. v. Singer, 2026 SCC 8 If police have ever shown up at your home in connection with an impaired driving investigation, you may have wondered whether they had the right to be there. Today, the Supreme Court of Canada answered that question and the answer is more complicated than either side wanted. What Happened

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