Understanding DUI Laws and Jail Time in British Columbia
In British Columbia, it is not uncommon for a driver to face jail time for a DUI; in fact, in certain cases it is mandatory. Penalties for driving over the [...]
How to Appeal an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (and Win)
If you’ve just received a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition (IRP), you are facing stiff penalties, heavy fees for courses, and a threat to your ability to earn a living. Our [...]
Why You Should Fight a BC Immediate Roadside Prohibition: Case Study and FAQ
Drivers in care or control of their vehicle who blow a blood-alcohol concentration reading (BAC) of .05 or higher face an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP). With prohibitions lasting anywhere from [...]
Why You Should Never Plead Guilty to an Assault: An Assault Charge Case Study
Assault is one of the most common charges brought against citizens of British Columbia, and one that comes with serious repercussions. Harming another person for no reason is never [...]
You Don’t Have to Live With a Criminal Record From a Vehicle Offence: Here’s Why
A vehicle offence (such as a DUI) is a serious criminal charge, and comes with a set of equally serious penalties. Operating a vehicle over the legal limit or while [...]
Was Your Breathalyzer Test Fair?: Understanding the Residual Alcohol Defence
When an officer suspects a driver of driving over the legal alcohol limit, they will often administer a breathalyzer test to get a quick reading of the driver’s blood-alcohol content [...]
BC Violent Crime Statistics: An Alarming Trend
Canada is one of the world’s safest nations, but nowhere on Earth is perfect. We still deal with our share of violent crime. British Columbia’s crime statistics come in at [...]
Do Your Drug Trafficking Charges Violate Your Charter Rights?
Have you been charged with drug trafficking crimes in the Vancouver Area? If you hire an experienced drug trafficking defence team, there’s a chance your sentence can be severely limited [...]
BC Supreme Court Imposes Heavy Sentence in DUI Death of RCMP Officer
British Columbia’s DUI laws are some of the most stringent in Canada. Severe penalties will alter your life forever. As the case of Mr. Fenton lays bare, the Supreme Court [...]
Legal Cannabis in B.C: 3 Questions That Need Answering
Ottawa has set the date, but they haven’t set the rules. With the provinces now responsible for administering the legal use of recreational cannabis, British Columbia needs to answer these [...]