As legal professionals, we’re no strangers to the frustration caused by outdated and inefficient systems within our justice system. For years, booking court dates for judicial reviews, particularly in DUI cases, has been a cumbersome process, often plagued by delays and disparities. But now, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon. The British Columbia […]
“Essentially judges are onto the fact that this legislation is deliberately designed to limit your rights to keep money in the pockets of the government and in the pockets of ICBC” … “In this most recent case, one of the big issues was the maximum amount that you could collect for the costs associated with
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A lot of people are concerned about what happens when they contact an IRP lawyer. There is only a short time after you receive an IRP for you to get legal advice, for your lawyer to file the dispute, and to prepare your defence. Contacting an IRP lawyer as soon as possible can maximize those
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In December, 2018, the federal government introduced legislation that allowed police officers to demand a sample of saliva from a driver if the driver is suspected have a drug in their body. The devices used across Canada are the Drager DrugTest 5000 and the Abbott SoToxa. Both of these require a driver to use a
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When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit in early 2020, the normal daily lives of everyone around the world were forced to halt. It impacted every aspect of life, from regular 9-5 working people to tv shows and movie productions. What was also impacted, and severely, was the court system. When the pandemic first began, courts
If you have retained a lawyer at your first court appearance, your lawyer will be appearing on your behalf. Your lawyer will get on the court record and present themselves as your acting, acting on your behalf. However, if you do not have a lawyer, you would appear yourself.
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British Columbia’s chief judge has issued a new practice directive for pre-trial conferences during COVID-19. If you have a youth or adult criminal file at a Provincial Court then you must now have a pre-trial conference. This blog will inform you what you have to give your lawyer ahead of your pre-trial conference and why
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What happens if your family member is charged with spousal or domestic assault and you do not want them to go to jail? Is there anything that you as a family member or complainant can do? The first thing you will want to do is speak to Crown Counsel. It is important that you voice
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Due to the COVID-19 Virus, the courts have largely closed down and many non-essential court services have come to a halt. If you have an interim appearance for a criminal charge it has been adjourned. If you have an upcoming initial appearance date it is likely to be adjourned as well. During this time our
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In the current coronavirus-induced quagmire that is the current courts system, anyone involved in legal proceedings will be wondering about court delays. An issue pertinent to this defence delay and how it is handled by the R. v. Jordan framework. While courts have clamped down in recent years on overly-lengthy trials, defendants in criminal trials
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Kyla Lee is organising another Women’s Suit Drive for UBC Law students. If you don’t know about it, last year Acumen Law accepted donations of professional attire and gave it to female law students at UBC. The initiative was a partnership with the UBC Indigenous Legal Studies Program and the Centre for Feminist Studies. In
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Medical and legal professionals accused an Alberta judge of discriminating against a Nigerian-born doctor in a court decision. They filed a formal complaint against Justice Terry Clackson with the Canadian Judicial Council and requested an investigation. This raises the central importance of the judiciary’s impartiality. Racial discrimination, or bias of any kind, is monitored closely
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