Understanding Driver Penalty Points and the Driver Risk Premium in British Columbia Obtaining a driver's licence is a huge milestone in most people's lives, but failing to maintain your driving record can be a costly mistake. The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has stringent rules regarding driving offences, and it only takes a surprisingly [...]
It was recently announced that British Columbia received a three-year exemption from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to remove the criminal penalties associated with certain illicit substances for personal use. The time-limited three-year trial comes after overdoses killed over two thousand people in BC in 2021 alone. The new criminal code exemption allows adults [...]
Criminal charges of a sexual nature need to be taken seriously by both sexual assault victims and the accused. If you have been accused of sexual violence you will be facing more than just criminal and civil cases. As the accused, your reputation can be permanently tarnished. Sexual charges stick with a person for far [...]
When a crime has been committed in Canada, a specific process is typically followed. First, police will investigate and likely recommend charges. Next, a prosecutor (referred to as the “Crown counsel”) can approve those charges. If that happens, a judge or jury will be tasked with deciding whether or not there is sufficient evidence to [...]
