Some drivers make the mistake of assuming they do not need a lawyer for their first DUI charge. This error can prove costly as drivers often mishandle their defence or underestimate the consequences of a conviction. British Columbia has some of the strictest impaired driving laws in Canada with harsh punishments for first-time offenders and […]
First DUI: do I need a lawyer? Continue Reading »
A common factor in deciding whether to get legal help with an impaired driving charge is DUI lawyer cost. Many people fall into the trap of thinking professional help is unaffordable for them. This approach fails to take into account the long-term consequences of a drunk driving conviction, both financially and in terms of quality
Is the DUI lawyer cost worth it? Continue Reading »
Looking for a DUI lawyer in Kelowna or the Okanagan region? Acumen Law Corporation boasts some of the most knowledgeable and experienced lawyers for driving offences in BC. Acumen Law operates in Kelowna, the Okanagan and across Western Canada. Our lawyers can help with DUI / impaired driving matters including Immediate Roadside Prohibitions, Administrative Driving
DUI Lawyer Kelowna Continue Reading »
With the long weekend fast approaching, people should be prepared to see a lot of police roadblocks. And while you should always arrange in advance for a safe ride home, it is never a bad idea to be equipped with the information necessary to protect yourself should you be stopped. This blog post will give
What to do at a Police Roadblock Continue Reading »
Facing a criminal charge for drunk driving, refusing a breath sample or dangerous driving is a frightening thing. It’s inevitable that you think to yourself, if only I could turn back the clock and not make the mistake of getting behind the wheel. However you feel about what happened, you need to make good decisions
Defending a DUI: It’s worth it Continue Reading »
We have tested quite a few Listerine products here on Can You Fail It. This time we try to find out can you fail a breathalyzer with Listerine breath strips. In the previous video, we tested Listerine oral mist. Now we’re testing Listerine Pocketpaks to see if they give, what would appear to be, an
Can You Fail a Breathalyzer with Listerine Breath Strips? Continue Reading »
It’s a quick way to keep your breath smelling great, but can you fail a breathalyzer with breath spray? In this video, we test Listerine oral mist to see if it can give, what would appear to be an alcohol reading on an approved screening device.
Can You Fail a Breathalyzer With Breath Spray? Continue Reading »
This time on Can You Fail It, we’re going to party like a rockstar. But there’s no alcohol at this party because we’re trying to find out can you fail a breathalyzer with Rockstar energy drink. This is the final video in our series of experiments aimed at testing energy drinks to see if they
Can You Fail a Breathalyzer with Rockstar Energy Drink? Continue Reading »
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
Getting your licence back after a DUI Continue Reading »
This week on Can You Fail It, we press the NOS button. But this isn’t The Fast and The Furious. We’re investigating, can you fail a breathalyzer with NOS energy drink? So far in our series of experiments on energy drinks we have tried Red Bull and Monster Energy. How will NOS get on?
Can You Fail a Breathalyzer with NOS Energy Drink? Continue Reading »
The B.C. Supreme Court has thrown out a Motor Vehicle Act conviction against a Novice driver who was accused of drinking before getting behind the wheel. The landmark decision comes almost two years after Khalid Almardy was first stopped by police in downtown Victoria in October 2017. An officer ran his plate, saw Almardy was
In the second of our series of experiments about energy drinks, we take a look at a new product. This time we find out, can you fail a breathalyzer with Monster Energy drink? Last time on Can You Fail It we tried out Red Bull in the name of science. We are trying to see
Can You Fail a Breathalyzer with Monster Energy? Continue Reading »
