If you go to court and your file is not on the court list, it can mean that the charges for your matter have not yet been approved. While you may have received a Promise to Appear (the “PTA”) or appearance notice requiring your presence in court, your file may still not be on the […]
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Policing all over the world is under the spotlight following the death of George Floyd in the US. Changes to the way people and law enforcement interact might be on the horizon, but until then you should know what to do when you are pulled over or stopped by a police officer. We put together
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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 common misconception many people have is that if they blew over the limit, they’re guilty. Thinking that way is simply wrong. There are so many defences to any type of DUI allegation that you always need to investigate the facts and the law before you can form a view of the outcome of the
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The Abbott SoToxa is a government-approved saliva-testing device for use by police across Canada. Today, we can announce that Acumen Law Corporation is a proud owner of one of the devices. We have added the Alere DDS2, which was renamed the Abbott SoToxa, to our growing collection. It is the latest device the federal government
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With all the excitement of marijuana legalization, the media and the public have largely overlooked accompanying legal changes that will have a significant impact on the rights of drivers. Starting in December, amendments to the Criminal Code related to drinking and driving will come into effect. The new rules are a part of Bill C-46,
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Some big announcements this week regarding the approved drug screening device for Canada will leave many people wondering, what’s next for the Dräger DrugTest 5000 (DDT 5000)? At least two forces in BC, Vancouver and Delta, stated they will not be using the device once new marijuana-impaired driving legislation comes into effect on October 17.
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Pirates have taken over Acumen Law Corporation for International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Impaired Pete and Maraudin’ Mary Maritime give some legal tips on what to do if your vessel ever gets pulled over by the Royal Navy. Save that colourful pirate language for below decks, me hearties. Remember the less ye say the
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The number of driving infractions in BC has declined steadily over the last five years, according to government statistics. The data, which was compiled by ICBC and recently provided to our office, shows a significant drop in driving offences in BC. The total number of contraventions processed under the Motor Vehicle Act (MVA), Motor Vehicle
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Police testing for drunk driving will be able to presume a driver’s past intoxication level based on breath or blood samples under a new amendment to the Criminal Code. Drivers who are tested several hours after the time of driving could still be found to have operated a vehicle while over the legal limit, even
Welcome to Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t! This week, lawyer Kyla Lee discusses self defense and privacy in a police station. Acumen Law Corporation lawyer Kyla Lee gives her take on a made-in-Canada court case each week, and discusses why these cases should have been heard by
You have been told you’re under arrest by police for an alleged crime. Now the officer at the scene wants to search your cellphone, and is even demanding the password from you. Can you refuse to give the password? If you refuse to unlock the phone, can police still access its contents? What if the
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