In the current coronavirus-induced quagmire that is the current courts system, anyone involved in legal proceedings will be wondering about court delays. An issue pertinent to this defence delay and how it is handled by the R. v. Jordan framework. While courts have clamped down in recent years on overly-lengthy trials, defendants in criminal trials […]
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Maintaining the peace in times of crisis is what we ask of police officers. Our duty as members of the public is to abide by the law and to assist the police so they may focus their limited resources effectively. Unfortunately, some people during this difficult time will nevertheless drive while they are impaired by
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The Women’s Suit Drive for UBC Law Students has been postponed until the Fall in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. As public health officials have urged Canadians to limit their contact with other people and avoid unnecessary outings we have decided to put the charity initiative on hold. Acumen Law will suspend accepting and collecting
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We at Acumen Law know that these are scary and unusual times for everyone. We all have to take precautions to reduce the risk of spread of this disease and to protect our loved ones and ourselves. However, we also know that at Acumen Law we need to ensure that we are taking adequate precautions
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The police have many tools at their disposal to deal with drunk drivers. One such tool is the 24-hour driving prohibition in BC. They are more common than you might think. Using powers under Section 215(2) of the Motor Vehicle Act , an officer may issue a driver with a 24-hour driving prohibition if they
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Kyla Lee is organising another Women’s Suit Drive for UBC Law students. If you don’t know about it, last year Acumen Law accepted donations of professional attire and gave it to female law students at UBC. The initiative was a partnership with the UBC Indigenous Legal Studies Program and the Centre for Feminist Studies. In
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If you get a Notice of Intent to Prohibit letter you can request a review. Writing a driving prohibition appeal letter is a daunting task, especially when your right to drive is on the line. What makes the appeal even more intimidating is the fact that the procedure is vague. The Superintendent of Motor Vehicles
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If you are injured or your property is damaged in a hit and run you potentially face huge bills. Many victims turn to ICBC for compensation only to find their claim blocked. ICBC hit and run claims are not always straightforward. You may not realize it, but even as a victim of a hit and
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Having your licence prohibited or suspended after a DUI seriously impacts your life. It’s no surprise, then, that getting your licence back after a DUI tops the list of priorities for anyone in this situation. In British Columbia, most people rely on their vehicles, whether it’s going to work, fulfilling family obligations or simply enjoying
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A long weekend is coming up, which means you can expect the police to set up roadblocks in BC. While roadblocks in BC are common, Courts are clear about what police can can cannot do when they pull you over. Nevertheless, it’s easy to become nervous at a traffic stop, even when you haven’t done
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A BC Provincial Court found a driver guilty of dangerous driving causing bodily harm after she hit a child while speeding and texting. This blog will look at the requirements of the offence and why the Court found the defendant guilty in this case. What are the requirements of Dangerous Driving Causing Bodily Harm? As
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The Supreme Court of Canada is deciding an important case. At its heart is the issue of whether excessive speed alone is sufficient to prove the offence of dangerous driving. The case at the Supreme Court of Canada is an appeal of the Court of Appeal’s decision to overturn the acquittal of a man accused
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