Uber Eats worker Vasu Virda was charged on July 31, 2024, for using an electronic device while stopped at a light – with a police officer spotting him tap the screen of his phone twice. Virda, however, maintains that he tapped only once, claiming that he received a delivery offer and tapped the screen to accept it. As […]
A B.C. Uber Eats driver must pay for his distracted driving ticket after the case was appealed to the Supreme Court. Vasu Virda had been charged on July 31, 2024, with using an electronic device while driving contrary to 214.2(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act. A police officer previously testified that he saw Virda tap the screen of his phone
Kyla Lee with Acumen Law Corporation offers crucial expertise when your driving privileges and freedom are at stake When it comes to traffic violations in British Columbia, whether it’s a DUI, a traffic ticket or a prohibited driving charge, including Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP), it’s important to understand that these situations can have serious and
A Vancouver lawyer has some words of caution for renters looking to make a quick buck by subletting their place to a Taylor Swift fan next month. Kyla Lee wants tenants to remember they risk being evicted if their landlord catches them subletting under the table without permission. “Everybody’s excited that Taylor Swift is coming
Jerome Deluca, who lives with his wife in Coquitlam, said they’re willing to make the master bedroom of their home available for two fans who wouldn’t otherwise be able to go because of the cost of accommodation. “My wife just wanted to do something nice for somebody,” he said. “I hold the basic philosophy that
Cases of sex assault, fraud, drug dealing have been stayed, raising questions about administration of justice… When police turned up at Melanie Hatton’s home in Kelowna, B.C., in November 2021, she says they found her in the bathroom covered in blood, with her then-husband Jeffrey Maclean standing over her “in an aggressive manner.” She describes
Kyla Lee, Senior Legal Associate at Acumen Law Acumen Law offers legal services related to insurance, immigration, criminal cases, civil forfeiture, and more. Before adopting Clio, Acumen Law was using an archaic solution. But as an expanding law firm, managing the increasing volume of work was becoming difficult, and it was clear that a more robust solution was
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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