When people are stopped for impaired driving in British Columbia, they almost always turn to Google. That is completely understandable. The problem is that much of what they find is American and American law doesn’t apply in Canada. Good and bad U.S. DUI advice is everywhere. Videos, blog posts, Reddit threads, TikTok clips, and television […]
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We are pleased to congratulate Kyla Lee of Acumen Law Corporation on receiving a 2025 Clawbies Award for her videocast, Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t. This honour follows her 2024 Simon Fodden Award win and marks a second consecutive year of Clawbies recognition for her legal media
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Circular breathing does not help a person avoid or “beat” a breathalyzer, and it cannot lower a result. Breath-testing laws and device design anticipate unusual breathing patterns, and officers are trained to deal with irregular blows. Circular breathing is a technique musicians use to produce a continuous, unbroken stream of air, allowing them to play
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So, you’ve committed a hit and run and now you’re worried about the police finding you. You are already dealing with fear, uncertainty, and the weight of not knowing what comes next. This blog post will help to understand what you need to know and what is likely to happen next if you are involved
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Let’s be honest, folks. If you thought the Charter offered a meaningful shield against overreaching police power in impaired driving cases, you’ve been living a fantasy. The recent ruling in R. v. Jerlo, 2025 ONCJ 586, isn’t just bad for the defence—it’s a declaration of war on procedural transparency, accountability, and the very idea that
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When a case begins with the line: “Robert Service said in the poem The Creation of Sam McGee that, ‘There are strange things done in the midnight sun,’” you know it’s about to get good. Well, folks, buckle up, because the story that unfolded in the Territorial Court of Yukon proves is wild, and it
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If you’ve been told that your ICBC claim has been referred to the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), it’s normal to feel concerned. The process can sound intimidating, and in some cases, it can have serious legal implications. While an SIU referral does not automatically mean you’ve done anything wrong, it does mean ICBC is taking
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In British Columbia, as well as the rest of Canada, individuals charged with a criminal offence have the right to seek bail. Bail is the ability to be released from custody while awaiting trial. However, not all bail hearings are treated the same. In certain cases, the usual presumption of release does not apply, and instead,
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The short answer: Yes, but only in specific, limited circumstances. Under Section 487.11 of the Criminal Code of Canada, police can conduct warrantless searches and seizures. However, these searches are considered prima facie (on the face of it) unreasonable. This means the prosecution must justify the search or seizure as lawful and necessary in court. There are
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If you’ve ever been charged with a criminal offence in British Columbia, you were probably fingerprinted and photographed by the police. Even if your charges were later dropped or you were found not guilty, those fingerprints and photos don’t automatically disappear. Many people are surprised to learn that these records stay on file with the
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With artificial intelligence tools becoming more accessible, it is easy to see the appeal of using one to draft your own dispute after receiving a driving prohibition. You describe what happened, ask for help writing a submission, and receive something that looks convincing enough to send to RoadSafetyBC. The difference between sounding persuasive and being
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Submitting a Claim After a Motor Vehicle Accident in BC When you’re involved in a motor vehicle accident in British Columbia, one of the first steps is often reporting the incident to the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC). In recent years, ICBC has modernized its claims process, allowing claimants to report many types of
