HOV lane violators are a major sore spot for BC drivers, and a recent, albeit short-lived, crackdown has led to some pondering the solution to the problem. After all, who wouldn’t be irked by seeing someone speeding solo through the HOV lane in their Corvette? The Richmond RCMP recently participated in a two-hour enforcement blitz […]
British Columbia’s political leaders are preparing to square off in the only televised debate of the election, and the main rivals have set the stage with duelling proposals to tackle crime and public safety. … Kyla Lee, a lawyer at Acumen Law in Vancouver, called Mr. Rustad’s plan “nonsensical”. BC’s charge assessment guideline, which requires
The man facing possible prison time over a deadly hit-and-run in Vancouver two years ago has a long record of vehicle infractions — some of which he racked up after the crash. The family of the man killed in the crash, meanwhile, will have to wait until the new year for closure, with the defence’s sentencing submissions
Marijuana isn’t an illegal substance in Vancouver (or anywhere in Canada), but some specific locations don’t have the green light for consumption from the government. Vancouver criminal law lawyer Kyla Lee says smoking cannabis is permitted nearly anywhere people are legally allowed to smoke cigarettes, even if children might be around. “The exception to that is any
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew’s decision to boot a backbencher from caucus because of his association with a criminal defence lawyer in a high-profile case is “deeply troubling and irresponsible.” Canadian Bar Association President Lynne Vicars says criminal defence lawyers play a crucial role in the justice system, as the right to legal representation for every
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There some considerations for the drivers of Vancouver looking for a a power nap while sitting in their cars. While it isn’t against the law to sleep in your vehicle, many locations in Vancouver and areas of the province don’t allow vehicles to be parked in the same area for extended lengths of time. Many
The Vancouver Police Department’s body-worn camera (BWC) pilot project is being extended. The six-month pilot was initially intended to end on June 30, but the VPD now says it will run until the end of the year. Participating officers will continue to wear the cameras on a voluntary basis. … Vancouver criminal lawyer Kyla Lee said the
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While grabbing a bite at a Wendy’s restaurant, the driver said an officer slipped a parking ticket under his windshield wiper. “Morally and ethically I don’t believe I should pay this,” Eric Findlay, a British Columbia resident told Global News in January 2024. “We were all surprised because I had only been to Wendy’s.” … “With these private parking companies unfortunately
A day after a man was acquitted of dangerous driving in a tragic crash that killed a Vancouver child, a legal expert is explaining why prosecutors struggled to secure a conviction. Seyed Moshfeghi Zadeh was acquitted of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and dangerous operation of a vehicle causing bodily harm in the July 6, 2021, crash
Are the parking signs placed beside some Vancouver bike lanes leaving drivers confused? That was one of the questions debated online over the Easter weekend after a Reddit user shared a picture(opens in a new tab) of a Tesla illegally parked in a bike lane downtown. The picture was taken near Dunsmuir and Beatty streets, where an
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Our Soapbox Social panel, Mo Amir and Kyla Lee, weighs in on B.C.’s home-flipping tax, highlighting its significance as a step towards addressing the issue while raising questions about whether it can curb housing speculation and make homeownership more accessible. “They see housing as an investment and at the end of the day, this isn’t
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In a decision destined to dash the dreams of leadfooted armchair lawyers, British Columbia’s top court has thrown cold water on the commonly-held myth a poorly written speeding ticket is an automatic get-out-of-jail-free card. In a ruling released this week, the B.C. Court of Appeal overturned a lower court victory for a man who was able to quash a
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