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 legal limit range from fines and license suspensions to lifetime driving prohibitions, light prison sentences, or worse. Although mandatory prison sentences are only for extreme [...]
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 criminal defence lawyers know how to defend your rights and appeal the decision, but the clock is ticking. You only have seven days to request [...]
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 three to 90 days, drivers face a litany of consequences that can affect their personal and professional lives. The following case study and set of [...]
 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 acceptable; however, assault is an extremely complex charge. As we will see in this case study, an experienced legal team can help have your charges [...]
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 prohibited is extraordinarily dangerous, and we in no way condone the act of driving under the influence. However, we also understand that police are often [...]
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 (BAC). However, for every advantage of this method there are equally as many flaws. As criminal defence attorneys in the Vancouver Area, we have seen [...]
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 well above our nation’s average, and many paint an alarming picture. Despite being an overall safe place to live, as criminal defence attorneys in British [...]
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 or your case even thrown out. As this recent case study shows, our criminal defence attorneys in British Columbia have helped Canadians facing unfair persecution [...]
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 of British Columbia won’t hesitate to impose harsh sentences despite mitigating factors.  A judgement posted by the Supreme Court of British Columbia was handed down [...]
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 three questions before our province can be certain that we’re ready.  July 1st, 2018—We know the date but we aren’t quite sure exactly how we’re [...]
